The Humble Hanger

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 Elevated



I was so excited when I came across these Italian gold gilt wooden hangers the other day while out shopping and lunching with a good friend.


 We had just grabbed a cup of coffee and with a few minutes to spare before our meter ran out, we ducked into a nearby thrift store for a quick look.



 I had never seen hangers like these before which is surprising for a long time treasure hunter like myself!


I imagined them hanging in a fancy coat closet off a ballroom in a grand mansion in San Francisco.


 Then I remembered, that I had a beautiful coat closet of my own!



What if I emptied it of all the coats and accompanying paraphernalia and hung these beautiful hangers inside...now that would be luxury!



 It could look like this when I opened the door and asked our guests if I could take their coat.



 It would be so civilized to actually have the room to elegantly accommodate their things.


But really...


 how practical would that be,


 in this day and age when we all have way too much and storage is at such a premium?
(I was too ashamed to show you the pile of coats and boots I had to take out of the closet in order to take these photos)


One can dream can't they?


 New treasure just listed at 
IL TUO TESORO


Comments

Beach House Living said…
Those are quite a find. I actually thought for a moment your closet was that empty!
March 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Olive said…
I am going to say it...those hangers are downright sexy.
March 30, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Julie@beingRUBY said…
Wow.. don't know what is more lovely.. the coat hangers or your closet...
I've got ideas now for my trillions of wooden coathangers.. thanks..

Have a lovely week.. ciao xxx Julie
March 30, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Hamptontoes said…
Those hangers are stunning! Is that even possible? Love them! Wow, they need to be seen...they are that gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you do with them. And, really...that's your coat closet...devine!
March 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM
The Green Pea said…
Wow! now those hangers are a great find. You did well. sandi
March 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Unknown said…
Those hangers are AMAZING!!! Love that first shot. Looks like it belongs on The Coveteur!!!

I say dump the coats and keep the hangers! :)
xoxo Elizabeth
March 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM
designchic said…
I am obsessed with your fabulous find. You absolutely MUST keep them in your entrance foyer closet...made for you!!
March 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Karena said…
Therese have I ever seen these photos of your home before, what a delight!!

Who did the gorgeous murals?

I have a Giveaway from The Zhush I know you will love! Come & join!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
March 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Mélanie A. said…
What a beautiful find . These hangers are so chic and glamour
March 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Blondie's Journal said…
What a wonderful find!! These are amazing! 'Hang on" to them!

XO,
Jane
March 30, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Acquired Objects said…
Those hangers are beautiful but I'm still trying to get over the fact you have grasscloth in your closet. That's gorgeous!!
March 31, 2011 at 2:04 AM
The enchanted home said…
I have serious closet envy right now! First those hangers are to die for...spectacular! And then your closet......WOW. Only word that comes to mind...and spectacular, fit for the hangers.
March 31, 2011 at 3:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous! Feel free to send them to me - I'll throw everything out of my coat closet for those. ;)
March 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM
The Plush Pad/The Adorned Life said…
WOW. I love them! (& you're closet!) What a find :)
March 31, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Unknown said…
Your closet is fabulous! Those hangers have found their home.
March 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM
for the love of a house said…
those hangers are beautiful, and LOVE the interior of your entry closet!

joan
April 1, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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