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Flowers are an expression of beauty, nature, and emotion and their arrangement should represent just that. If you are considering flowers for your special occasion, call Jan Gordon of East Meets West Flowers in Pleasantville, NY, 914.769.1151 you will be delighted with the results. The arrangements shown on this page are just a small sample of Jan's custom floral work which make a wonderful statement of beauty, happiness, and caring. If you're looking for flowers, a florist, floral arrangements, a consultation, or references, Jan Gordon can provide it on time, with her dedication and knowledge of flowers.
Dig into an ice cream sundae made of flowers: Yellow daisy flower balls on top of vintage ice cream sundae glasses.
Blended sounds of love and moonlight magic as Nature swirls and spins in a gentle breeze; Roses, Stock, Statice, Greens, Curly Willow in Rustic Blue Pottery Bowl.
Nature hearkens subtle words and vibrant colors. Roses, Matsumoto Aster, Chrysanthemum, Stock, Artichoke, Yarrow, Limonium, & Greens in Long, Low Container on Carved Asian Stand; 24 inches long.
The height of the Summer wine in all its glory; Chrysanthemum, Spray Rose, Mini Hydrangea, Poms, Protea Silver Cone, Greens
Moss Purse with heather woven into basket, Roses, Wax Flower, Alstroemeria, Poms, Greens.
Bells ring to celebrate winter on a field of Kale, Roses, French Heather, Poms, Italian Ruscus, & Glass Christmas Balls in a round glass container.
Flowers for the Hammond Museum, North Salem, NY. Assortment of flowers, shapes, exotic textures, & movement.
Large White Asian Bowl overflowing with Kale, Chrysanthemums, Leucadendron, Limonium, Poms, Horsetail, Lily Grass, Lemon Leaf, Crown Plaza, White Plains, NY
Bridal Shower
The Castle in Tarrytown, New York
Peach Roses, Hydrangea, Hypericom, Variegated Pittosporum, Striped Lily Grass, Ruscus
The Castle in Tarrytown, New York
Peach Roses, Hydrangea, Hypericom, Variegated Pittosporum, Striped Lily Grass, Ruscus
The Zen circles made of lily grass have been placed with care into the bride's bouquet. They can be interpreted to show the circle of life, love, and family. The circles are placed a bit higher than the roses to veil, protect, and support the new union.
Crown Plaza, White Plains, NY. Chrysanthemums, Tropical Foliage, Wax Flower, Lady's Mantle, Varigated Lily Grass, Curly Willow Tip; The 3 tiers of flowers lead the viewer on a beautiful journey. As the floral designer, I attempted to make the flowers come alive for the viewer, hopefully in a beautiful and natural way. In the process of reflecting on the flowers, it takes the viewer beyond looking at flowers in a container. It's another way to learn about life and the reflection of oneself.
Arms happily sway in the carefree spring breeze to embrace nature's magic; Chrysanthemum, Rose, Leucadendron, Lepto, Trachelium, Greens, Kiwi Vine, & Curly Willow in an oval hammered container.
Aster, Chrisanthemum, Stock, Fever Few, Kale, Israeli Green Bell, Kiwi Vine in Vintage American Glass Vase
Moss filled purse-basket to welcome wistful sleepy winter, with a hint of a hopeful springtime dance. Seven of these in different sizes graced the table of a birthday party celebration. A matching purple ribbon book mark was designed for a party favor at each place setting. Kale, Caspia, Matsumoto Aster, Cushion Daisy, Green bell.
Maid of Honor Bouquet, Majolica White Tea Roses, Wax Flower, Delphinium, Brodea, Lemonium, Lily Grass, Galax Leaves
Bride's Throw Bouquet, Majolica white tea raoses, White Chrysanthemums, Queen Anne's Lace
Bring sunshine streaming through your day with radiant Sunflowers, Bupleurum, Brazilia Baubles, Curly Willow Tip, Curled Lily Grass, Monstera Tropical Leaf in a White Cube Container.
Petite Moss Hand Bag, 10" by 7" by 4", spray roses green berries, Asclepias, Lemon Leaf, Curled Bear Grass
A tisket a tasket, the perfect natural moss basket; Medium-sized moss purse filled with Kale, Matsumoto Aster, Yellow Babe Spray Roses, Caspia, Stock, Green Bell
Winter Awakenings; Kale, Roses, Poms, Greens, Red Birch in signed Hall American Vintage Splatterware.
Cornucopia of Fall's Radiance. Chrysanthemums, Daisy, Wax Flower, Rattlesnake Leaf, Black Pepper Branch, Curly Willow Tip, Galax Leaves, Vintage Olive Green Glass Pedestal Container
Nature's vibrant awakenings. Chrysanthemum, Hypericom Berry, Yarrow, Daisies, Echeveria, Greens, in Vintage Olive Green American Glass Container on a Pedestal Base.
Threads of the soul balanced with a new vision; Chrysanthemum, Hypericom, Stock, Limonium, Matsumoto Aster, Curly Willow & Greens in Square Container, Burnt Red Lacquer.
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage...Afsi's baby shower, April 22. 2012
Lush purple and yellow flowers overflowing in American Vintage Art Pottery; Roses, Chrysanthemum, Veriegated Aspidistra, Kiwi Vine, Stock, Billy Balls, Statice, Greens.
Ti leaf, curly willow, cimbidium orchids, vanda orchids, trichilium, chrisanthemums
Kale, Spider Chrisanthemum, Limonium, Fever Few, Kiwi Vine, Lily Grass, Aspidistra Green/Milky Way in Chinese Amber Glass Vase on Natural Stand with Wood Slats. The gnarly Kiwi Vine suggests a challenging and unpredictable life journey balanced by the beauty of nature.
A profusion of fall colors is blended with an oriental flair of greens, deliciously wrapping the vibrant mixture like a beautiful choreographed dance. Lilies, Football Mums, Rust Chrysanthemums, Ruscus, Curled Bear Grass, Aspidistra, Bupleurum in Cylinder Glass Container
Embraced with the colors of fall, this holistic arrangement fuses the best of the orient with the crispness of a New England fall. Chrysanthemums, Cushion Daisy, Wax Flower, Solidago, Rattlesnake Leaf, Lemon Leaf, in American Vintage Green Rectangular Container, Signed "USA" and Numbered,, Mid Century, 20 inches wide.
Cloud of jumbo hydrangea gently clustered with orange roses and Hypericom Berries in a round glass container.
Chrysanthemums, Wax Flower, Dendrobium Orchids, Fever Few, Curly Willow, Striped Lily Grass
The position, shape, and color of the flowers draw the viewer to reflect on the textures, motion and surprise of life.
The position, shape, and color of the flowers draw the viewer to reflect on the textures, motion and surprise of life.
Lush, long, and low table arrangement
3 feet wide
Purple Kale, Dendrobium Orchids, Roses, Stock, Wax Flower, Lily Grass
3 feet wide
Purple Kale, Dendrobium Orchids, Roses, Stock, Wax Flower, Lily Grass
Multi-Textured Floral Arrangement in Chinese Shanghai Bowl; Bells of Ireland, Gerber Daisy, Rose, Myrtle, Lemon Leaf, Lily
Cloud Burst of Passion; White Roses, Gomphrena, and Queen Anne's Lace in Antique Porcelain Container. Hammond Museum, North Salem, NY.