Designer’s Corner

Why Moving and Remodeling Feel Like a Relationship Stress Test

By Elaine Raffel / January 7, 2026 /

If you want a fast, honest look at how your relationship functions under pressure, try moving or remodeling your home. Small decisions—what stays, what goes, where everything lives—have a funny way of colliding with bigger conversations about money, timing, and patience.

5 Designer Corner Conversations Worth Another Read

By Elaine Raffel / December 31, 2025 /

Designer Corner isn’t about any one topic. It’s about compelling people — thoughtful, funny, candid, and refreshingly themselves.

Still Searching for the Perfect Gift? Shop Natural Stone Décor From Local Texas Counter Fitters

By Elaine Raffel / December 17, 2025 /

Stone has a way of making even the simplest gift feel intentional. Designers love it for a reason: it’s hardworking, naturally elegant, and impossible to duplicate.

Barkitecture to Baccarat: Luxury Dog Gifts That Take Pampering to a Whole New Level

By Elaine Raffel / December 10, 2025 /

There was a time when spoiling your pup meant a new squeaky toy and a bag of treats. No more. Now it’s Italian designer apparel, five-star hotel getaways, and crystal dog bowls.

Swoozie’s Returns to Dallas With Color, Joy, and a Whole Lot of Holiday Fun

By Elaine Raffel / December 3, 2025 /

Walk past the windows at The Plaza at Preston Center and you’ll spot it instantly—the happiest burst of color in Dallas. Swoozie’s is back, and stepping inside feels like opening a really great gift: you don’t know what’s in it yet, but you know it’s going to be fun.