Category: Fashion Hats

Hattingdon the hat wearing cartoon horses by Vivian Grant, wearing her favourite fashion hats.

I’d rather be blue

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Butterflies in yellow, blue, pink and green blog art. By VivianJGrant

Look at this hat. It is totally delightful. Great hat for the Summer. Vivian designed and named this delightful hat BREEZE.

Breeze Hattingdon. Created by ©Vivian J Grant.
Breeze Hattingdon

INSPIRATION — Summer Breeze, by the Isley Brothers

Oh, oh-oh, yeah
Summer breeze, oh, na-na
Oh-oh, yeah
Summer breeze, oh, na-na-na
No, no, no, no, it’s all in my mind
No, no, no, no, it’s all in my mind

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer (summer breeze) makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
All in my mind

See the curtain’s hanging in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light shining through the window
Let me know every, everything’s alright

Oh, summer (summer breeze), you make me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze (summer breeze) makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind

Sweet days of summer, the jasmine’s in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
When I come home from a hard day’s work
And you’re waiting there, not a care in the world

See the smile waiting in the kitchen
Food cooking on the plates for two
Feel the arms reaching out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through

Oh, summer (summer breeze) makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer (summer breeze) makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind

Oh, summer breeze.
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Love to you all.
HATTINGDON HORSES
Breeze © Vivian J Grant
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Sources: Song recorded by Musixmatch | | Songwriters: Dash Crofts / James Seals | Summer Breeze lyrics by ©Sutjujo Music, Songs Of Universal Inc.

The Isley Brothers are an American soul and funk group originating from Cincinnati, Ohio, and formed in 1954. They are the only group in music history to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 across six consecutive decades. Renowned for hits like “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” and “It’s Your Thing,” their pioneering sound seamlessly bridged R&B, rock, and hip-hop.

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National Pink Day 2026

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A MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY CELEBRATED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY

It is National Pink Day, June 23, 2026. We chose the Harper hat for Hattingdon to wear for the event. The Harper design features a wide pink oval “saucer” hat with matching pink nosebobs. Let’s go!

Harper was created very early in the Hattingdon cartoon horse series. It is second only to “Curtis the First”. How about that?

Harper Hattingdon

THINK AND LOVE NATIONAL PINK DAY

How to celebrate national Pink Day / Ideas and activities

National Pink Day is a celebration of all things pink! To make the most of this day, here are some vibrant ideas and activities you can try:

Pink-themed parties and events

Host a pink-themed party! Whether it’s a birthday bash or a casual get-together with friends, you can decorate the space with pink balloons, streamers, and tablecloths. You can also serve pink drinks and snacks like pink lemonade and strawberry cupcakes.

Wearing pink for national pink day

Wear your favorite pink outfit or accessories to show your love for the color. You can also encourage your friends and family to join in on the fun by wearing something pink too.

Decorating with pink

Spruce up your home or workspace by incorporating pink décor elements. You can add pink flowers, cushions, and wall art to create a bright and cheerful ambiance.

Thank you for being here. Love, Hattingdon & Co.

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Post updated 06/24/2026 around 2:00 pm.

Etienne, then and now

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Greetings and thank you for stopping by.

Years ago, Vivian was looking for something extra she could do to raise money to help rescue horses. The more she and her group rescued, the more horses there seemed to need help.

It was also becoming obvious they were not going to get all they needed financially to help the horses simply from donations. So what could they do?

Then Vivian had a spark of inspiration. She would create something they could sell — and that is how the hat wearing cartoon horses Hattingdon Horses came to be born.

The first Hattingdon of course was Curtis. He was “it” for a long time. Then someone suggested I create a “lady” hat wearing horse to go with him. That encouraged the creation of a second Hattingdon horse — Harper in her large pink wide brim fashion hat. Hmmm. So what came after all of that? A whole lot of hats — created by V.

Etienne

A big time favourite

The hats you see below are from Vivian’s early design years. She named the design Etienne. The hats are fabulous. Red, white and blue always catches the eye. And Hattingdon wears them well . . . very well.

Etienne Hattingdon Duo.

They are fabulous. Wow. Hope you love seeing them as much as we do. —Hattingdon & Co.

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Blog Hattingdon H logo in her signature brown color.

Updated: 4th August, 2026.

A beret and trio of feathers

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Jenna three feathers. Red. Yellow. Blue.

Hello and welcome. Thank you for stopping by. We have one of your all time favorite designs today. It has always been a big hit. And now it has a new name and a fresh look.

Jenna

Vivian renamed this design Jenna following a “write in” by Hattingdon fans. What a lovely name they chose.

The newly named Jenna design features a fabulous black beret with a cascading trio of feathers in red, yellow and . . . now blue. We have all drawn to this design. Just love it. See Color Meanings below.

Jenna Hattingdon.

Color meanings

Color-meanings.com reveals and explains the symbolism and meanings of feather colors.

• RED. “Red is the color of the Root Chakra, which is the source of energy of life, and vitality. Red is one of the fascinating colors that uncover various symbolisms, meanings, and associations. It is usually linked with our strong emotions, such as love, desire, and anger. From red hair to the red carpet in events, it is a color that’s regarded as a head-turner due to its warm, bright hues.

Red is a primary color. It represents passion, warmth, and sexuality, but it is also known as a color that stands for danger, violence, and aggression. Red sits between violet and orange on the color wheel. Colors that are similar to red are rose red and red-orange. The hex code for the color red is #FF0000.”

• YELLOW. “Yellow is the representative color for the Solar Plexus Chakra, therefore, the yellow feather is connected to the Gut Instinct. It is charged with the sun’s energy, and is pulsing with blessings and wisdom.

Colors make your brain release different chemicals. In the case of yellow, this color makes the brain release serotonin, which in turn can make you happy! A yellow feather also draws attention to intelligence and mental alertness, joy, cheerfulness, and playfulness.”

• BLUE. “Blue is a symbol of loyalty, peace, and relaxation. It’s a bold color that goes well with a variety of other colors, and people all over the world are drawn to its positive connotations.

Blue is the most common favorite color around the world, and it’s beloved by people of all ages and genders. It’s unclear why so many people adore the color blue, but it likely has to do with how calming it is. It’s also the color we see surrounding us in the sky and water, so it may be a familiar hue that people feel comfortable around.”

• GREEN. The color of harmony and health. Green is a generous, relaxing color that revitalizes our body and mind. It balances our emotions and leaves us feeling safe and secure. It also gives us hope, with promises of growth and prosperity, and it provides a little bit of luck to help us along the way.

Most prominently found in nature, the color green embodies rich foliage, lush greenery, and vast landscapes. This earthy hue is commonly associated with Mother Earth, which is why it’s thought to be calming and ubiquitous. Offering relaxation, green soothes with its gentle and peaceful undertones. Green squelches chaos, making it a force to be reckoned with.

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A ‘Hatful of Smiles’

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Updated 16 January 2026.