Designer’s Corner

Talking With Designer John Phifer Marrs About Collecting Lust

By Elaine Raffel / October 17, 2021 /

“Everyone should collect something,” says John Phifer Marrs. It’s educational—not to mention, fun. He should know. The Dallas-based interior designer has made a specialty helping clients organize and display their collections.

Celebrate Halloween With To-Die-For Holiday Décor

By Elaine Raffel / October 10, 2021 /

Other than a free rein to binge on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, did you ever stop to think why we love Halloween so much? Blame your psyche. It’s all driven by the psychology of fear and the unknown.

Pillow Talking With The Pillow Bar Owner Connie Kleinert Babikian

By Elaine Raffel / October 3, 2021 /

Connie Kleinert Babikan just landed a dream opportunity. The long-time fan of The Pillow Bar is now the retailer’s president and majority owner, taking over the reins from founder Merrimac Dillon.

Designer Shelly Rosenberg Brings Accessible Design to the 2021 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

By Elaine Raffel / September 26, 2021 /

What I didn’t expect was to be emotionally moved by one inspiring Dallas designer: Shelly Rosenberg. Her “Victoria’s Sanctuary” pays homage to a real-life seven-year-old with Rett Syndrome.

Can’t Miss Ideas to Step Up Your Closing Gifting Game

By Elaine Raffel / September 19, 2021 /

For most Realtors, closing gifts are an integral part of doing business. For starters, they’re a way to say thanks for using their services to buy or sell a home.