Elaine Raffel

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

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.

When Rooms Become Runways: The Season’s Most Stylish Home Collections

By Elaine Raffel / June 18, 2025 /

Fashion and design have long spoken the same language — two parallel expressions of aesthetic sensibility. Now, as our homes become deeper reflections of personal style, brands are naturally expanding their reach from closets to interiors.

Greenwich Play Brings Expert Playroom Design to Dallas

By Elaine Raffel / June 11, 2025 /

If Courtney Gault — founder and creative director of Greenwich Play — has her way, the next lifestyle shift is already happening: Play from home.