Designer’s Corner

Revealed! The Season’s Best Grills and Top Trends

By Elaine Raffel / May 26, 2024 /

Is the old adage true that where there’s smoke, there’s fire? I couldn’t help but wonder after the fifth grill company declined to talk to me about what’s trending in the outdoor cooking scene. So, I did what any good journalist would do and went undercover.

Jenn Thatcher Launches ZEBRA – Clean-Living Essentials With Black and White Ingredients

By Elaine Raffel / May 19, 2024 /

When all three of Jenn Thatcher’s children were diagnosed with non-genetic illnesses, the visionary Dallas mom took matters into her own hands.

How Mentorship Paved the Way for Million Dollar Pool Designer Brad Holley

By Elaine Raffel / May 12, 2024 /

Dallas designer Brad Holley – this year’s winner of the “Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge” – credits his success to the eight-and-a-half years he spent shadowing and mentoring under Randy Angell.

Central Market’s New Item Showcase Provides a Tantalizing Taste of Summer

By Elaine Raffel / May 5, 2024 /

Calling all foodies. Thanks to the folks at Central Market, it’s going to be a flavor-filled summer. At last week’s sneak peek New Item Showcase, an enthusiastic group of writers, influencers, and food bloggers got a taste of what’s in store at the popular, always-innovative specialty grocer.

Allergies Driving You Crazy? Try These Allergen-Busting Solutions for Your Home

By Elaine Raffel / April 28, 2024 /

If you notice you’re sniffling and sneezing more often, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans – that’s one in four adults and one in five children – suffer from seasonal allergies. And the numbers continue to grow.