Early Bird

 I guess this pretty little bird was the inspiration for this tablescape. I bought this candleholder about a year ago and never used it, it was packed away, I think I forgot about it.  When Cuisine Kathleen gave birds, nests and eggs as her next challenge, I started looking for what I have on hand and remembered this one. I had several birds laid out on the table, then I added  placemats, napkins, etc. trying to come up with a tablescape.  I wish I had taken pictures of the "before."

Well, I came up with two tablescape! This one and the one I will use for Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish Challenge next week, using only birds, nests, and eggs. This one is quite simple, but very pretty! Next week's challenge will have lots more going on.

I knew I wanted to use these placemats that I found a while ago at Home Goods:


The price was right (for four):

And I think they look similar to birds nests! I wanted to use them next week, but this tablescape just came together, and so did the one I'll use for next week's "Bird Let's Dish!"

These cream colored square plates worked better than others:

Along with the cream colored napkins and cream color handles on the flatware.

I liked the neutral tones, but added the pink blossoms for a touch of spring.

The tablecloth is cream tone on tone:

 I fell in love with the little ceramic bird and the three nests, so when it went on sale at Michael's I scooped it up!

 I added the pink blossoms to the metal candle holder that the little ceramic bird is attached to.

                 It makes a nice centerpiece all by itself!



I didn't feel there should be any other busyness, just the bird candleholder!


Another shot from the other end of the table:


                                     And the opposite end:


This is always my favorite shot:


Take a seat


                                                Here's a special place just for you! 

                                               Be the early bird, before others come!

                                                               Isn't she pretty!

 Be sure to come back next week to see the second bird tablescape. I'm also linking to Susan's Tablescape Thursday and Alma's Seasonal Sundays. Click on their names for lots of inspiration.