You could go with a small track or (budget and taste allowable) a low voltage rail system. Use the fan box for power and run the track/ rail however long you need it. Then hang your fixtures wherever you want along the system. This gives you the added ability to add more pendants or even spots if the situation ever arises. Or to even move fixtures if you ever need to.

I prefer the rail as it's more slimline and can usually be curved- giving you artistic flexibility. But that's your call.

I like this idea, but still wonder if I can convert my two plug-in pendants to work in a track system?

You should be able to. There are track adaptors which will take a basic cord for a pendant or a plug in.
I've linked to the plug in version. Look for EP 814.
If you go to the next page, the EP 815 can work as well. You'll just have to cut the actual plug off and wire your fixture directly into the 815. This one is nice since there's a ring to support the weight of the fixture. I don't know if your light has a support cable or not. You obviously don't want it hanging just from the plug with no support.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plug in track adaptor

Lightguy,

This adaptor looks great. I'll call Elco about what other parts I would need for a track system. I have safely wired ceiling fixtures, is this similar, or do I need an electrician?

Thanks!

Wonderful. You can probably just pick that piece up at a local hardware store.
Basically you'll need a floating (center) power feed and however long a track you want.
This is pretty much the same as wiring a ceiling light.
Good luck.

Thanks Lightguy!