Elaine Raffel

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

Step Inside the 2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas: Intimate Spaces, Bold Statements

By Elaine Raffel / November 13, 2025 /

If you haven’t visited the Sixth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, buy your ticket. Once again, 26 of the country’s top designers went above and beyond to create statement-making rooms that represent what’s new and noteworthy in the interiors arena.

Behind the Façade: 26 Designers Reimagine Turtle Creek’s Storied 2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

By Elaine Raffel / October 26, 2025 /

With less than two weeks to go, anticipation is running high as 26 designers race toward the finish line at this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas. Now in its sixth year, the celebrated event opens to the public on November 7, returning once again to the storied French Renaissance estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard.

Can’t-Miss Dallas Events for Design Lovers: Rocktoberfest & AIA Tour of Homes

By Elaine Raffel / October 8, 2025 /

On Thursday, October 23, Rocktoberfest returns to Texas Counter Fitters — the 4.5-acre design destination in Richardson that, for one night, merges slabs with spotlights.

7 Dreamy New Interior Design Collaborations to Know This Fall

By Elaine Raffel / October 1, 2025 /

Fall is interior design collaboration season—and the home world just scored some heavy hitters. From rugs to tiles to tables, the latest drops mix star power with serious design cred.

Gravitas National Title Makes Every Closing a Celebration

By Elaine Raffel / September 24, 2025 /

Spend an hour with Kerry Maguire and Leslie Hoy — President and Business Development Director of Gravitas National Title, respectively —and you’ll see just how different the right team can be.