Hang-Ups

I adore vintage children’s hangers.  The wooden ones, like those above, are my favorites.  It’s not often that I find one at an agreeable price though, so my collection isn’t very big… yet.  The plastic ones, with the cut-out shapes, are pretty fabulous as well, and they’re not quite as pricey (check out these lambs close-up -- they have creepy human faces).  When I’m able to make a new dress or shirt for Charlotte, it undoubtedly ascends to its throne on one of my cherished baby hangers.

Occasionally I daydream of merry hanger-making -- visions of Scotty-dogs and jump-roping girls on custom-cut hangers.  Soon, I drift and imagine the childhood symbols of our times -- how satirical to make a vintage-y hanger with a Gameboy painted on its throat or junk food?  My brand of humor, I guess.  But, then I find a happy medium, imagining a spooky teddy bear or a redhead with knotted braids.  These are happy daydreams.

Anyway, why hangers? 

Ah yes, I just unearthed these striped baby tights I bought when I was pregnant with Charlotte.  I purchased them at a used kids store for 50¢.  She’s finally big enough to wear them -- yay -- but, of course, she has nothing to wear them with.  With fall fast-approaching, I realize that it is now or never.  It’s time my girl had just the right sort of thing to wear with such fabulous tights as these – a fun little number to hang on a silly little hanger -- inevitable happiness.  So, stay tuned -- I’ve already made the pattern!

...oh, and I’ve won the Plummy -- what a hoot!  "Best Newcomer" it is (ah, man, now I have a reputation to uphold).  But truly, thanks for the votes, I’m honored.

Comments

[Sarah]

Oh, those tights ARE adorable. I can't wait to see what you make to go with them!

[Kat]

Oh my gosh! I had hangers like that when I was growing up. They might still be in my closet at my parent's house! I had the one with the carosel horses. Thanks for the memories!

[Jess]

Adorable tights - I want some for me, and yeah, those little lamb faces are VERY creepy. I kinda wish I hadn't clicked that 'close up' option. I hope I can sleep tonight.

;)

[Amanda]

I remember those kind of hangers from my childhood! Never noticed those creepy humanoid lambs, though. Congratulations on the Plummy! :)

[Jenne]

Congratulations on the Plummy! You deserve it.

I love those tights--looking forward to seeing the whole ensemble.

Those are very creepy lambs, but then again, lots of kids things are creepy when you look close...like ring-around-the-rosy and Rock-a-bye-baby. *Shudder*.

[laura dodson]

L O V E those tights! and Congrats on the Plummy! :o)

[lera]

congrats on Plummy!!!!

very cute hangers and tights. i have a green plastic one that i adore. it was actually mine from when i was a child.

[Pam]

Love the creepy lambs and the idea of what will be nostalgic in 20 years or so.

[erin]

congrats on the plummy!

I am a tight addict - we have many pairs that came before the outfits. Isn't that the fun, though?

[sunshine]

love the hangers congratulations on the plummy. I hope you have fun making a new outfit. The tights are cute ( sort of raggady ann.
Susnhine
http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com/

[Sarah]

Congratulations on your Plummy! Looking forward to seeing Charlotte's new duds.

[Mama Urchin]

I love vintage hangers too and crazy tights for little girls. Can't wait to see your creation for those tights hanging on one of those cute hangers.

[Hildy]

Congratulations on the Plummy and congrats on being mentioned in Country Living!

[lindsey clare]

oh yes i remember those hangers too! (the ones with the silhouette/cut out shapes). i also remember some very cute nappy/diaper pins that my mum had for my younger sister. i think they had ducks and lambs on them...

hmmm this is all very nostalgic!

[Emma]

Congratulations on the Plummy! I love reading your blog and watching your beutiful photos. :)

[paige]

Congrats on the win! oh, and I love your hangers. I have one lone plastic pink treasure, and didn't know there were others out there who loved 'em too. The wooden ones could be a new treasure to be on the lookout for... thanks, you enabler!

[Jessica]

CONGRATS ON YOUR PLUMMY! FABULOUS

[June]

Congratulations on the Plummy!

The wood hangers are my favorite--they are adorable.

[pam]

lovelove love wood children's hangers too. That little girl one you have is the cutest one I've ever seen. Your photos are beautiful too, and then there's those tights!!! Oh my, no wonder you won the Plummy, congrats!

[Melissa]

Congratulations on your Plummy! And those lambs are so creepy!
Melissa

[Morgan]

Those plastic hangers! Talk about a flash from the past!

Congrats Miss Plummy!!

[Ouissi]

looking forward to seeing the outfit...such cute tights!! you have brought back memories with your pictures of the hangers...

Ouissi x

[Tasha]

Oh really! Now what DOESN'T go with read striped tights? :-)

[Rebecca]

Very cute tights and congratulations on the Plummy!

Just wanted to let you know and hope you dont mind but I have linked to your wonderful yoyo tutorial.

[LOutre]

You really like these hangers? If you want, I've one plastic children's hanger. A brown one. I give it to you, I do not use hangers for my children's clothes, just give me your adress!
LOutre (sorry for my bad english)

[lisa ajdaharian]

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing with regard to an annual fundraising auction held at my sons' school located in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am writing because I recently visited a friend of mine, and she was using your hangers. The kids' hangers are adorable. Would you kindly advise me who I should contact regarding a possible product donation for our event.

Thanks so much for your anticipated cooperation with regard to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa M. Ajdaharian
Armenian Sisters Academy
440 Upper Gulph Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 687-4100

[Coach Outlet]

I won't accept such sort of family though it is quite comfortable. I prefer the family with mom which is not rich but ample in my heart