Jona Sharpe, one of the extraordinary designers working at Down to Earth flowers + gifts, has recently won a scholarship from the Teleflora Design Education Center!! Every year essays are submitted to Teleflora from designers, in their local area, for a chance to win a scholarship to the state of the art education center in Oklahoma City. This year Jona won the scholarship for the Puget Sound region. Upon winning the contest she has chosen to take a a class from the inspiring and world renowned designer Hitomi Gilliam on an all expense paid trip Oklahoma City.
Jona started her career as a flower delivery driver in Roseville, CA in 1973. She attended design school in Portland, Or in 1978 and started as a designer at Kel's Flower Shop in Vancouver, WA. Throughout her career she has worked at shop's all over Washington state and now finds her designing home at Down to Earth Flowers. She has worked with many talented designers and despite her busy schedule, always finds time to stay abreast of the new trends and designs. If you are interested in seeing some of her amazing designs stop by the Snoqualmie Casino and pop in the front door, as she designs the arrangement just inside the grand entrance once a week, as well as the arrangements in the Falls Buffet, TerraVista and Kindai Sushi and Noodle Bar.
It has always been a dream of Jona's to attend a workshop at the Teleflora Education Center so join us in Congratulating Jona on her Dream Come True!!