Elaine Raffel

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

Beyond Design: The Multifaceted, Mega-Glamorous World of Donna Moss

By Elaine Raffel / September 3, 2025 /

The phrase “Renaissance woman” may sound like a cliché — unless you’re talking about Donna Moss. Beyond her celebrated interiors and acclaimed showhouses, she’s also a boutique owner, salon-suite innovator, author, mentor, philanthropist, and reality TV pioneer.

2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Returns to Its Historic Turtle Creek Address

By Elaine Raffel / August 27, 2025 /

Last year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas wasn’t just a feast for the eyes — 60,000-square-feet of underground parking made it refreshingly easy to attend, too. Come November, the celebrated event returns to its 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard location, promising the same convenience paired with an all-new roster of visionary interiors and reimagined spaces.

Luxury + Location: New Leaf Custom Homes Debuts French-Style Modern in Bluffview

By Elaine Raffel / August 20, 2025 /

New Leaf Custom Home’s latest offering is a 6,503-square-foot French-style modern masterpiece in the heart of Bluffview.

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.