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Everyone needs beauty in their lives, but everyone defines “beauty” differently. This

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of Potomac” (the eighth installment of Bravo's popular “The Real Housewives” television franchise). In addition, Karen is known for her bold and sexy wigs and drawn on her entrepreneurial instincts with the creation of La’Dame, an affordable luxury brand. If music is your beauty, you’ll love our story about Rick Schaeffer and his family-owned piano company that has been tuning, selling, restoring, and rebuilding pianos for generations, bringing music to homes, universities, churches and a long list of famous destinations. We also introduce the talented goldsmiths at Dealers in Dreams who specialize in creating one-of-a-kind jewelry with diamonds, pearls, uniquely cut gemstones and much more. Then, meet Sarah Rehman of Flying Buddha aerial yoga studio. Sarah offers transformative classes that nurture and rejuvenate while lifting the concept of movement and

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 18 Sky’s the Limit ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Karen Huger on her Successful Lifestyle Brand La’Dame.

24 In Perfect Harmony Schaeffer’s Piano Company Continues its 120-Year Legacy of Spreading Joy, One Piano at a Time.

28 Brilliant & Black-Owned Celebrate Black History Month by supporting local Black-Owned businesses.

32 Flying High Sarah Rehman’s aerial yoga

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studio takes the ancient practice to new heights.

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A “JEWEL” OF A STORE IN THE HEART OF BETHESDA

ARTICLE MARIE ROBEY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY ANKIT SHARMA

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Goldsmiths Dealers in Dreams

GOLDSMITHS DEALERS IN DREAMS RESIDES IN AN

In 1972 Gross launched his first jewelry store in DC, working

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in a retail space named “Les Champs” at the Watergate. He made

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itself from inventory sold in other jewelry stores. His merchandise

jewelry store’s “old fashioned” physical location is reminiscent

attracted many celebrities including Vic Damone, Liberace and

of the traditional way of purchasing jewelry, which has changed

Frank Sinatra. But despite selling to many ritzy buyers, he says his

in recent years. What was once an intimate process of working

motto has always been to “give everyone the same treatment, big

with a jeweler to design a singular piece or pick out a special

or small, and do the best I can do for everyone.”

ring, brooch or earrings with a jeweler’s help, has evolved into shopping online or at chain stores.

Gross moved to Bethesda in 1977, opening stores in White Flint and on Woodmont Avenue before settling in his current

This is what makes Goldsmiths appealing to those miss-

location between Woodmont and Wisconsin Avenues. When

ing the personal touch when jewelry shopping. It has been a

a customer walks into his store they often bring an inherited

Washington institution for 48 years, its longevity a testament

item that they ask him to appraise and sometimes redesign.

to its reputation of offering customers exactly what they want,

He will advise them on whether they should sell it or make

choices they may not even have been aware of.

it into something they will love. He draws possible designs,

How designer Irwin Gross started his future profession in

shows photos of different pieces and works with potential

Philadelphia is a story in itself. After accidentally cracking his

buyers “to translate what people are thinking onto paper.” The

mother’s beloved opal ring as a child he managed to redesign

process often involves a wax model that gives clients a tactile

it to a stunning and unique piece while working for a family

and visual preview of what the finished product will look like.

friend who was a jeweler. After finishing his education he

He has worked with jewelry spanning three generations of

opened his own store in Philadelphia, then eventually joined

owners, engagement rings or other pieces passed down from

his older brother in Washington.

grandmother to daughter to granddaughter.

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Gross’ unique products, along with his talented gemstone cutters and goldsmiths, have earned him a devoted following of repeat customers. One client, Kathy, has worked with Gross for many years and he has made countless pieces of jewelry not only for her but for her daughter and friends. “What I treasure about working with Irwin is that you can bring him a simple piece, such as a beautiful green stone and he will make it into not only something you can wear and enjoy, but a work of art.” Tracy has been coming to Goldsmiths Dealers in Dreams since the late 1980’s when she brought in jewelry she inherited from her grandmother. “Irwin will bend over backwards for his clients,” she says. “He works with you to make sure you’re happy.”

To find out more about Goldsmiths Dealers in Dreams and to see Gross’s designing process go to www.goldsmithsdealersindreams.com.

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L a ’ D a m e

SKY’S THE LIMIT 'REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC' STAR KAREN HUGER ON HER SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE BRAND LA'DAME.

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THERE’S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMELLING GOOD AND HAV-

coupled with her father’s business sense and work ethic have

ING A SIGNATURE SCENT. The former is fleeting and forgettable

made Huger the successful boss lady she is today.

while the latter is timeless – offering a s ummation o f o ne’s e ssence.

The Potomac resident classifies her target audience in broad

That’s precisely what drove Karen Huger, entrepreneur and cast mem-

strokes. La’Dame or “the lady” in French is a representation of her

ber of the popular series “Real Housewives of Potomac,” to create her

fellow females: “It’s all of you, it’s us,” she says, counting a wide range

own fragrance. Huger fondly recalls her mother and grandmother

of customers aged 18 and above as fans of the perfume. ”From the

both wearing perfumes that lingered in the air well after they left the

younger demographic to the more mature– it’s quite amazing to hear

room - “a unique, delicate footprint in time,” she says. Recognizing such

from so many that just love the scent,” she says.

staying power, Huger crafted La’Dame Eau de Parfum as the first product in her lifestyle brand of the same name, which launched in 2019.

The body’s olfactory system is known for storing memories and that’s exactly what Huger set out to do when she crafted the

Huger’s entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude was born out

“feminine, bold and classic” fragrance. With the matriarchs of her

of her parents’ encouragement during childhood. “They taught their

family at top of mind, she wanted to capitalize on a scent’s ability to

children that all things were possible,” she says, “that we could do

“transport you in time,” explaining that the effect is a super power

and achieve all things.” Healthy doses of positive reinforcement

she’s always treasured.

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Huger’s allure has been described by her followers as

consumer,” she says. Furthermore, she emphasizes the impor-

intriguing and intoxicating, so it’s only natural that she cre-

tance of actively engaging with end users, crediting her loyal

ated a perfume reflecting the same characteristics. The scent,

fans for La’Dame’s product expansion. With the brand’s growing

which took more than a year to perfect, is packed with exotic

popularity and shelf presence on Bloomingdales and HSN, there

spices, fresh citrus, sugared violet, plus notes of vanilla bean

is plenty of reason to bask in the brand’s success.

and white florals, with undertones of cedarwood and sandalwood. The finish is clean, crisp and elegant, Huger says.

As anyone who watches RHOP understands, being a real housewife is a lifestyle more than anything else. Each cast mem-

Although she has had to overcome hurdles and growing pains

ber is unabashedly opinionated and steadfast in their beliefs.

business owners commonly expect, Huger has been grateful for

Karen Huger embodies the show’s ethos tenfold. Her strength of

the opportunity to navigate the learning curve. From discovery to

character doesn’t allow naysayers or ageists to tear her down –

product development to manufacturing, marketing and selling,

Huger proclaims that the words “’cannot’ and ‘stop’ do not exist in

Huger was involved in every step of the process, leaning on her

my vocabulary.” Her recent wig collaboration La’Dame by Karen

strong and competent team all along the way. “It is imperative

Huger X RPGSHOW was also an immediate hit and Huger doesn’t

that a business owner is able to complete all tasks, from the very

see the momentum slowing down anytime soon. Her hopes for

smallest detail to the final goal, which is product delivery to the

the future of La’Dame are high. “The sky’s the limit,” she says. CityLifestyle.com/Potomac

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In Perfect Harmony

The 1928 Steinway M-300 hours of restoration on its way.

SCHAEFFER’S PIANO COMPANY CONTINUES ITS 120-YEAR LEGACY OF SPREADING JOY, ONE PIANO AT A TIME ARTICLE LAURI GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY ANKIT SHARMA

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I was tu n i ng pia nos i n 1970. T h is is my 50th yea r.”

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SOME PEOPLE SHARE THEIR LEGACY BY WRITING A MEMOIR. Rick Schaeffer made a video instead. Rick is the third-generation owner of Schaeffer’s Piano Company in Rockville, started by his grandfather in 1901. “I was tuning pianos in 1970. This is my 50th year,” said Rick, who does a lot more than tune pianos these days, which brings us back to the video. It’s a time-lapse that compresses into 26 minutes, approximately 300 hours of work to rebuild a Steinway grand piano. Rick purchased the forlorn instrument specifically so he could record the dismantling and rebuild process; every miniscule, mesmerizing, astounding, precise, complicated, beautiful detail of the process. (It can be viewed at Schaefferspiano.com.) “It’s my finale, my saying goodbye,” Rick said of the video that demonstrates skills he began mastering in his teens. Rebuilding, restoring and repairing pianos makes up about a quarter of what Rick and his team do. The rest is tuning, plus sales of new and used pianos. Schaeffer’s includes a workshop and a showroom featuring about 80 pianos for sale: more than 20 grands, plus upright models and consoles. In addition to Steinways, Rick sells pianos from KAWAI, Hallet & Davis, Schulze & Pollman, and Yamaha, plus his own custom Schaeffer pianos.

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Before delivery Schaeffer’s performs a complete 18 Step Pre-check on everything from checking key height to voicing on the instrument, which aligns with the manufacturer's specifications. The pianos are covered under a 15-year warranty on parts.

Four Generations of Family Tuning Rick Schaeffer with nephew Tim Essick Photo Credit: Monica Vidal

The pianos that Schaeffer’s restores come

he said, only half kidding, as he explained there

from all over the country and beyond. They

were literally bicycles sitting on top of this piano

recently shipped a fully restored Steinway to

in storage, when Rick arrived to assess the job.

China. They’ve restored, rebuilt or serviced

“It took about 300-400 hours,” said Rick,

pianos for schools, universities, churches and

who explained the three-part process. “First,”

more. Their customers include Mount Vernon,

he said, “there’s the action mechanism, which

the National Theater, the White House, the

includes the keys. Second is the pinblock and

National Portrait Gallery, the U.S. Library of

soundboard restoration, and the third is the fin-

Congress and many more. Schaeffer’s also has

ish, including veneer work.”

their own trucks and experts specially trained to

As for the piano in the video, Rick explained

safely pack and move pianos. “We have a tight

that they sold it about a week after the rebuild

shop. Everything is in house,” said Rick, adding

was complete. “The video is all about me being

that his nephew Tim Essick is the general man-

old enough to retire,” he said.

ager and the fourth generation at the company.

I asked Rick what’s next, expecting him to

“We did a piano for the Peruvian Embassy,”

detail his plans for retirement. Instead, he said,

said Rick, referring to a concert grand Steinway.

“It’s never a retirement when it’s a hobby.” And

“They were using the piano to store bicycles,”

then he described the next Steinway in for repair.

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aerial yoga workshop in her early 20s set Rehman on a path to her

PTSD. Her efforts were a short lived solution for dealing with

eventual instructor certification. When she looked for opportunities

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to teach the niche practice in the DMV, Rehman immediately rec-

preceded her recovery, Rehman turned to yoga, which she

ognized a dearth of options. “There was nowhere you could do it

was first introduced to by a basketball coach in high school.

everyday and I wanted to practice everyday,” she explains.

Eventually, after incorporating the exercise into her routine,

A mere interest gradually expanded to a more serious endeavor

the ancient practice helped her get back on track. “It was

and with the encouragement of her entrepreneurial husband, Rehman

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the news slow her down, she got the OK from her doctor and continued teaching classes and growing her business. “I was teaching 14 classes a week up until I was 40 weeks pregnant,” she recalls. In addition to leaving her feeling strong, the experience also forced Rehman to delegate pieces of the business ahead of Eliza’s birth. She accomplished this by hosting teacher trainings for interested members of the blossoming community. Rehman remembers washing baby bottles in the kitchen and waving to friends as they arrived for their classes. “It became very comfortable and it started to build a really strong community,” she says, also recalling the joy of hearing supportive cheers from downstairs while she nursed her daughter. Last year, in response to growing popularity, Rehman opened a commercial space in Gaithersburg rigged with professionally hung hammocks, a steel-backed rope wall and exercise poles. Rehman calls it “a total adult playground.” Though the pandemic has restrained class sizes, the studio has found success livestreaming classes and welcoming new clients from across the country. The 30 year-old Potomac resident felt particularly drawn to aerial yoga because of the creativity and challenges it presented to her mentally and physically. In addition to traditional body work, hanging off tethered hammocks improves core strength, builds mindfulness and instills a sense of trust between what your mind thinks you’re capable of and your body’s actual abilities. “It puts your practice on steroids,” Rehman explains of the nimble activity. Beyond her actual business success, Rehman is in awe of the community of women she has fostered, noting that shape, size and age don’t matter. “We have all these women who are incredibly strong and have been through all kinds of situations, but are super supportive regardless,” she says. Rehman is proud to report that she hasn’t had a panic attack in 10 years and neck problems that previously bothered her have gone away completely. As for the allure that draws others to aerial yoga, Rehman says: “A lot of times I feel like people need permission to play … we give them permission.” 34

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