Elaine Raffel

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

Wallpaper 2021: What’s Trending in Wall Décor

By Elaine Raffel / January 24, 2021 /

Wallpaper is having a moment—and for good reason. It’s a sure-fire way to give any room an instant update. New patterns, printing techniques, and finishes offer endless options for every décor and budget..

This $18 Million D.C. Ritz-Carlton Waterfront Penthouse Gets Our Vote

By Elaine Raffel / January 20, 2021 /

Today’s Second Shelter is in the heart of our nation’s capital: an uber-luxe penthouse at D.C.’s Georgetown Ritz-Carlton.

Live the Dream With Ultra-Luxe Bedding

By Elaine Raffel / January 17, 2021 /

So go ahead. Hit the snooze button. While swoon-worthy linens won’t change the world, they will make waking up considerably more comfortable.

New from Hudson Construction Group: Luxury Townhouse Living in the Heart of Oak Lawn

By Elaine Raffel / January 17, 2021 /

We all know exactly what to expect from a Hudson Construction Group custom home.So it was no surprise that the company’s newly-completed Oak Lawn multi-family residences adhere to the same exacting standards.

This $75 Million Aspen Manse Will (Literally) Bowl You Over

By Elaine Raffel / January 13, 2021 /

What would the most expensive home ever sold in Aspen look like? You don’t have to imagine. This 20,740-square-foot resort-style manse—complete with every conceivable uber-luxe amenity—just hit the market for $75 million.