Steinway Piano
Helen Olivia Flowers
Rachel Gang
2021 installation
1st Floor - Ballroom
The Inspiration
The interior of this baby grand, Model A piano was built in 1898 by Steinway. The mahogany, tulip wood, and gilt custom designed case was made separately by a firm in Boston specifically to coordinate with the Anderson’s Ballroom.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: My inspiration was the richness and variety of wood in the piano and the opulence of the gold trim.
THE DESIGNER
Rachel Gang
Helen Olivia Flowers
Helen Olivia Flowers is a high end retail florist serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are known throughout the region for our stunning floral arrangements, creatively composed in Helen Olivia’s unique signature style. Helen Olivia uses only the finest, highest quality flowers in its arrangements. We are, above all, committed to delighting our customers.
Established in 2005, Helen Olivia Flowers was named for the grandmothers of the shop’s original owners, Craig and Marianne Raub. Today, the shop is owned and operated by Charles and Rachel Gang, husband and wife, who are dedicated to maintaining and building upon the sterling standards of quality and sophistication established by the store’s founders.
Helen Olivia is located in Alexandria, Virginia where it contributes to a thriving community of small businesses. Our clients enjoy the small town feel of our store. Please stop in and see for yourself! While you are here, browse through our displays, watch our talented designers at work, or sign up for one of our many floral design workshops.
Photo of Donnamaria by Jonny Edward
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Donnamaria R. Jones
Circa Life Images
Donnamaria is a published, award-winning portrait and event photographer based in the Washington DC-Maryland-Virginia area. She owns and operates Circa Life Images Studio, a 2,500 square foot space located on the north end of Waldorf in Southern Maryland. The spacious facility has a very large bay door entrance and offers a range of professional imaging services to include portrait, lifestyle and automotive photography. The studio is conveniently located off the main thoroughfare, MD Route 301, with ample parking just a few feet from the main entrance. She also travels internationally to provide on location photography services.
