Designer’s Corner

Get Ready for Your Closeup: Why Realtors Need a Professional Headshot

By Elaine Raffel / September 3, 2023 /

Photos don’t lie – or do they? Just ask anyone who’s swiped right on a dating app. Just how old is that photo?

Turns out, it’s not just Mr. or Ms. Bumble. Many people – including Realtors – are using outdated images on their websites, Linked In, and business cards. If it’s more than a few years since your last shoot, it’s probably time for a redo.

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Get Happy at Kristi Kennimer’s Scarlet Reagan Art and Home Shop

By Elaine Raffel / August 27, 2023 /

Kristi Kennimer is the quintessential multitasker. She’s a store owner, buyer, artist, interior and textile designer – and don’t forget mom.

Her Lovers Lane shop is named after her oldest daughter, Scarlet Reagan. It’s light, bright, and vibrant – just like Kennimer herself. “It’s fun, it’s maximalist. I want people to come here when they want to be inspired.”

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Stylish Dorm Room Ideas to Maximize Space and Minimize Clutter

By Elaine Raffel / August 20, 2023 /

Furnishing a dorm room just might be the ultimate exercise in downsizing. Let’s face it. The reality of living on campus is spending a whole lot of time in a very few square feet of space.

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An Antique Store Founded by a Psychiatrist? Find it at Medical City Dallas

By Elaine Raffel / August 13, 2023 /

As the only antique store with a hospital location, M.D. Antiques is much more than a delightful surprise in Medical City’s Atrium A. The 991-square-foot shop is a literal treasure trove of 18th and 19th Century English, French, Continental, and Oriental antique furniture and decorative arts.

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5 New Designer Collaborations You’ll Want On Your Radar

By Elaine Raffel / August 6, 2023 /

There’s a reason so many brands are clamoring for designer collaborations. They work. According to Claudine Harris, CEO of brand matchmaking company Miai, it’s a credible way to grow awareness and exposure.

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