Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
A rose is a rose is a rose. But is it? Not so, according to Dallas floral designer Claire Rathbun. Beyond adding beauty to any space, flowers also enhance your well-being.
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It’s not often that you find yourself booking a flight into Fayetteville to elevate your aesthetic senses. Turns out, there’s a good reason. With cranes and construction buzzing around Northwest Arkansas, this fall’s de rigueur weekend getaway is in nearby Bentonville, Arkansas (yes, that Bentonville, birthplace and headquarters of Walmart). “Annie Leibovitz at Work” –…
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Response to last week’s story about Realtor photos had its highs and lows. The good news: CandysDirt.com readers took advantage of the opportunity to book a mini shoot with photographer Lori Sapio. So much so that Skibell Fine Jewelry owner Lyn Skibell is opening up additional spots for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 12.
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Photos don’t lie – or do they? Just ask anyone who’s swiped right on a dating app. Just how old is that photo?
Turns out, it’s not just Mr. or Ms. Bumble. Many people – including Realtors – are using outdated images on their websites, Linked In, and business cards. If it’s more than a few years since your last shoot, it’s probably time for a redo.
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Kristi Kennimer is the quintessential multitasker. She’s a store owner, buyer, artist, interior and textile designer – and don’t forget mom.
Her Lovers Lane shop is named after her oldest daughter, Scarlet Reagan. It’s light, bright, and vibrant – just like Kennimer herself. “It’s fun, it’s maximalist. I want people to come here when they want to be inspired.”
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