Try a hoya! They make great hanging plants. You can find them at most HD's, Lowes, garden centers, even Target. There are many good hanging ones, it just depends on your style. And you treat them pretty much like you would treat a succulent (some have succulent leaves). But if you're looking for "fat" succulent leaves, you won't find that with hoyas (I've seen jade hanging plants which look pretty cool, but I'm not sure what type of crassula that is). Most hoyas are hard and waxy, not fat and thick. Some that you may want to look up (just do a google image search or even go to www.webshots.com and search there) are Hoya Carnosa, Hoya Compacta (really cool looking), Hoya Lacunosa (not my favorite because of the small softish leaves, but many people love em...they have a great scent when they bloom supposedly), and many many more. Maybe do a search on the hoya forum.
Gabi
P.S. Here's some pics of my favorite plant, hoya carnosa 'krimson queen' (pretty easy to find):

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TOP VIEW:
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BIG LEAF:
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I have to give a shout out to Ceropegia Woodii. You can see a pic of one of mine at the link I'll provide below.

Here is a link that might be useful: My C&S collection

A for ever popular Epiphyllum.

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There's a plant similar to the string of pearls, called string of bananas. I like it much more than the string of pearls...it's the one in the middle of this pic:
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Here is a link that might be useful: String of Bananas Info

Java,
That's a really neat looking plant. Is that a succulent? I saw a close-up pic and I love the taco shaped leaves. Thanks for posting that.
Gabi

It seems to be succulent...not trusting Lowe's opinions, I watered like my other plants and it got mad at me!

What about Rhipsalis, I just like the leaves the flowers are not big and showy, but dependable. 'Drunkard Dream' yellow to orange flowers for mother's day and red stems if grown in some sun.
Hoya, she needs to see the pictures of the flowers. The sweet nightly perfune is so strong, that it chased me out of the bedroom. Many of the flowers will last for at least a week. I love my hanging basket Aloe and all of my basket Sansevieria, that also have sweet smelling flowers. Many Crassula species make great basket plants. So does the giant Stapelia. There are many more that you should consider. The last National Cactus and Succulelnt Journal was written about plants that would serve your purpose. Norma

Java, would you have any suggestions on how to get a string of bananas to bush out? I have several that I grew from cuttings and they just keep growing in a single string. Ive tried pinching out the growing tip but often it just seems to create a bend where there is still only one tip growing after pinching. do you know what the secret is? Ive seen them look like yours but mine just wont co-operate!

TG

Unfortunately I don't have pics of flowers, cause mine have never bloomed. If you like, you can show her a pic of your flowers. I personally think hoya foliage is enough of a selling point...it's gorgeous, flowers or no flowers. Angelfairy, if you want to see the blooms, which are gorgeous, search the hoya forum. But all the hanging plants that were suggested are beautiful! You got yourself a tough decision :)

Good question, Red...

I hadn't noticed the branching before! I thought it was just individual strands...I just looked at it, it looks like the branching is where individual pods have been picked or fallen off.

thank you java! right, I'll go out today and rub some of the pods off. they dont look very impressive when they only have one pathetic string hanging down like mine do lol

Stapelias make great hanging baskets. They are also easily propagated from stem cuttings. To some the only drawback may be the smell of the flowers which, for the most part, smell of rotting meat. Don't want to hang that indoors if your expecting company for dinner.

Rat Tail Cactus

When they bloom, they're spectacular! I have many varieties, but no photos, except for this one. I believe it's Epiphyllum ackermanii. Epis come in many colors. Just type 'epiphyllum' in EBay and see for yourself!

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Definately get a string of hearts if you like smallist plants. If you don't mind a monster plant epi cactus are a true delight. If you would like a cutting of a proven bloomer I can send you one - email me for a picture.