Elaine Raffel

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

The Ewings Are Back: Meet the Cast of ‘Dallas’ at This Weekend’s Southfork Experience

By Elaine Raffel / August 6, 2025 /

This coming weekend, August 8–10, the Southfork Experience kicks off with a VIP Cocktail Party at the Ewing Mansion.

Popcorn Ceilings, Busy Granite, and Other Red Flags Realtor Karen Nelson Can’t Unsee

By Elaine Raffel / July 30, 2025 /

Dallas is in the midst of an architectural tug-of-war, leaving home sellers with a tough choice: invest in a renovation or cash out to a builder.

This Artful Oak Lawn Heights “BIRD House” Rental Flew Off the Market — Literally

By Elaine Raffel / July 23, 2025 /

If you’re in the market for a rental home, you don’t need a little birdie to tell you: If you see a cool property, sign on the dotted line — pronto. Especially if it comes with its own custom, glow-in-the-dark silver bird sculpture built right into the architecture. It’s just what you’d expect from Boss…

Halloween in July? Summerween Lets Fans Celebrate All Summer Long

By Elaine Raffel / July 4, 2025 /

For diehard Halloween aficionados, it’s never too soon to cue the cobwebs. Enter Summerween, a faux but super fun holiday that lets your inner ghoul glow from June through August.

From Hugo Spritzes to Edible Centerpieces: Designer Javier Burkle’s Summer Tablescape Tips

By Elaine Raffel / June 25, 2025 /

With the start of the new season, there’s only one rule for a summer tablescape: skip the ho-hum. This is no time for boring glassware, tired centerpieces, or matchy-matchy napkins.