Elaine Raffel

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

The Future Looks Bright for Realtor-Turned-Artist Natalie Westbrook

By Elaine Raffel / August 22, 2021 /

Natalie Westbrook is the personification of her paintings: Colorful. Vibrant. Joyful. And just like the charismatic artist herself, each abstract work elicits a smile. The fact that they’re selling is an added bonus—not to mention, gave the former Ebby Halliday agent the nudge she needed to leave real estate and make art her full-time gig.…

The Real-Life Barbie Dream Penthouse in Los Angeles With a $10 Million Price Tag

By Elaine Raffel / August 18, 2021 /

The iconic “Barbie penthouse” once owned by Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler is on the market for just under $10 million.

O, Canada! Muskoka Offers Luxe, Lakeside Living

By Elaine Raffel / August 11, 2021 /

Muskoka just might be Canada’s best kept secret in luxury real estate.

Local Artist Jennifer Troice Finds Strength Through Sculpture

By Elaine Raffel / August 8, 2021 /

“Jennifer is an amazing talent. Her sculptures are unique, modern, and interesting,” according to Carefully Curated Luxury owner Nikki Solomon.

Living the Lake Life With the Greico-Smiths

By Elaine Raffel / August 4, 2021 /

Coming from a family of homebuilders, Christy Greico-Smith had a head start when it came to designing her family’s Lake Texoma lakehouse. The mother of three — whose kids range in age from 6 to 15 — wanted an escape close enough to her Frisco home to jump in the car Friday afternoon and be home Sunday evening.