Designer’s Corner

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.

These Architecturally-Significant Memorials Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims

By Elaine Raffel / September 12, 2021 /

Under yesterday’s blue skies in New York City—the same color blue as 2001—the country paid tribute to the thousands of lives lost on 9/11. Twenty years after the American attacks, we’re once again reminded of the power of patriotism in the United States.

Celebrate the Holiday With Labor-Saving Products

By Elaine Raffel / September 5, 2021 /

In celebration of Labor Day, Labor Day just happens to be one of those days. So, in celebration of this kick-back-and-relax holiday weekend, we scoped out time- and effort-saving products you didn’t know you needed—but will wonder how you ever lived without.