Musicians Balcony Buddha
Wilding Flowers Co. and Kentlands Flowers & Bows
Tonya Jones
The Inspiration
Musicians Balcony Buddha
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Buddha transports me to my childhood of living in Vientiane, Laos where our home was nestled in the jungle. As a little girl, I spent many outings exploring temple sites with my parents. Buddha and monks were always present. Buddha, for me, has always been and is today a calming, grounding symbol of enlightenment. My most vivid recollection is that of monks in their orange robes. My palette of burnt orange, saffron, chartreuse, purple and gold tones reflects the intersection of traditional Buddhist colors. Incorporating saffron for illumination, orange for simplicity and detachment of materialism, and purple for spiritual awakening help me capture the essence of serenity and inner transformation. These Buddhist colors inspired my florals and embody the merging of earthly and spiritual realms.
Recipe: Fresh protea, orchids, allium, ranunculus, ginger, clematis intertwined with tropical foliage, dried elements and gold enhancements
THE DESIGNER
Tonya Jones
Wilding Flowers Co. and Kentlands Flowers & Bows
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Lissa Ryan Photography
Tonya Jones is the Owner of Wilding Flowers Co. and Kentlands Flowers. Ethereal, whimsical and captivating are the elements she strives for, while incorporating seasonal, local and textural ingredients. Her styling will take you on a journey through form, structure, color and light and lots of movement! She loves to bring my surrounding exterior environment her my floral art. Tonya’s passion is to bring joy and smiles through my flowers, with an occasional flair of the unexpected and the wild!
Melissa Ryan of Lissa Ryan Photography is a published wedding, event and portrait photographer based in Washington, DC. She uses both film and digital mediums to capture authentic, timeless images for her clients.
