Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

Pillow Talking With The Pillow Bar Owner Connie Kleinert Babikian

By Elaine Raffel / October 3, 2021 /

Connie Kleinert Babikan just landed a dream opportunity. The long-time fan of The Pillow Bar is now the retailer’s president and majority owner, taking over the reins from founder Merrimac Dillon.

Live Like A Rock Star in Rihanna’s Hollywood Hills Home

By Elaine Raffel / September 29, 2021 /

Currently, Rihanna’s 7,130-square-foot Hollywood Hills Mediterranean-style villa is on the market. As you’d expect from a mega-star, she’s asking $7.795 million for the six-bedroom, 10-bath manse—an increase of over $3 million since it originally listed in 2018

Designer Shelly Rosenberg Brings Accessible Design to the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

By Elaine Raffel / September 26, 2021 /

What I didn’t expect was to be emotionally moved by one inspiring Dallas designer: Shelly Rosenberg. Her “Victoria’s Sanctuary” pays homage to a real-life seven-year-old with Rett Syndrome.

Paramore Singer Hayley Williams’ Nashville Home/Studio Lists for $1 Million

By Elaine Raffel / September 23, 2021 /

The recently-renovated 2,137-square foot Cape Cod-style spread is located in Nashville’s sought-after Hillsboro Village, walking distance to tons of shops and restaurants.

Can’t Miss Ideas to Step Up Your Closing Gifting Game

By Elaine Raffel / September 19, 2021 /

For most Realtors, closing gifts are an integral part of doing business. For starters, they’re a way to say thanks for using their services to buy or sell a home.