Pelican and Shell Tablescape

In addition to the bird plates from last week's post, Pat and I bought another set of bird plates at Pier 1 on our shopping trip. Pat was not "overly excited" about the pelican plate, but I loved it. Being a good sister and letting me have my way, she came up with this week's table before she left town to visit her daughter..

Surprise, Pat!!! I know you hated the metal pelican, but I had to get it........this will teach you not to leave me alone with the table while you are gone.

Flatware is "Musee" by Reed & Barton

Yes, I know, the stuff inside the shell doesn't all "go together" - but it's my first attempt at a centerpiece......

I originally thought about just setting the pelican out at the party Pat is giving next month, but I couldn't wait. (You can tell we have both have a weird sense of humor.) Don't leave me on my own, Pat, to finish up the table.......

I put one of the mugs on the table so you can see what it looked like

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Place Mats, Matching Napkins and Napkin Rings - from Tuesday Morning this year
Flatware - "Musee" by Reed & Barton from Horchow's two years ago
White Charger - by Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Light Blue Charger - "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) Chop plate by Homer Laughlin from eBay and Replacements
Dinner Plate - "Cobalt Blue" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's two or three years ago
Accent Plate - "Pelican" Salad Plate from Pier 1 this year
Glassware - "Picardy" from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Glass Candle Holders, Shells, and Candles - from Michael's
Large Centerpiece Shell - from Michael's years ago
Metal Pelican - a gift to Pat (but from Pier 1 this year)

We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/