Cartoon Horses with Hat-titude
Greetings and salutations.
Today Hattingdon wears a striped winter hat of orange, olive, purple and pure white, with purple earmuffs. Vivian named the hat Hannah.
Whether hitting the slopes or just spending the day out in chilly temperatures, she looks marvelous, doesn’t she?
Hope the Hannah hat brings you a “hatful of smiles.” See you here again soon.
Love, Hattingdon & Co.
Look at this hat. We fell in love with it immediately. Vivian named the hat Cherry.
Hattingdon looks gorgeous in a luscious black saucer hat adorned with two rich red cherries and green stems. Vivian named the hat Cherry — of course. Isn’t she a doll?
None of us were aware that there is a lot of symbolism surrounding cherries.
In The Mysterious Symbolism of Cherries — An Interesting Guide, Alan Young, writing for the Subconscious Servant, reveals:
There are few things that taste better than fresh cherries. This is why there are so many delicious dishes that have cherries as the main ingredient.
But, did you know that there is a lot more to cherries than the fact that they are delicious and nutritious?
For hundreds of years cherries have been very important in literature and art, and cherry symbolism is huge in both. The meaning behind cherries is varied. This tasty fruit appears in many cultures, in many different eras.
The cherries we love to eat originally came from Asia, where they are grown in the rich soil that lies between the Black and Caspian Seas.
Even today, no one is quite sure how cherries came to Europe, but most of us are glad they did! We do know that they came to America in the 1600’s, and have continued to grow in popularity all over the world.
You will find cherries referenced by Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher who lived between 371 and 287 BCE. Amazingly, there is actual documentation of cherries as far back as ancient Roman times, all the way to 72 BC.
There is mention of Roman conquerors and Chinese aristocrats enjoying cherries. Yet, it was a food for all, from the working classes to the the aristocracy.
The cherry is not just a delicious fruit. The cherry represents beauty and pleasure. It is also very symbolic in cultures all over the world.
For instance, in Japan, the cherry is a symbol of good fortune. It can also symbolize new beginnings. Japanese folklore states that the cherry tree is revered for not only its precious fruit, but also its beauty.
In ancient Buddhist lore, the cherry is symbolic of femininity and fertility. In ancient China, cherries were thought to symbolize immortality.
Because the blossoms only last for a short period, they can become symbolic of the time we have to share with others, and give to ourselves.
We have to do as much as we can in the time that is given to us. The cherry is a reminder of this.
Come back and see us again soon. Love, Hattingdon & Co.
Brrrr baby. It’s cold in our corner of the world. However, the good news is that Hattingdon, at long last, can wear her new, lovely faux fur winter hats. Vivian named the hat design Coco.
The design features a close fitting cap generously trimmed in faux fur, and come in four colorways:— black and white, blue and white, pink and white, and camel and white. Here they are!
Totally darling. How about that one in gold? They are all sweet. Sigh! Hope you enjoyed seeing them, and they give you a “hatful of smiles”.
Come back and see us again soon. Love, Hattingdon & Co.
Updated 02/05/23 12:12 am.
Wow, when is the last time we saw cousin Marcus? We can’t remember. Doesn’t matter. We are glad he is here. And he is as handsome as ever.
To newcomers, Marcus is Hattingdon’s (and Curtis’) first cousin.
Thank you for stopping by.
P.S. Who noticed he is wearing his earring in the opposite ear? Hmmm, wonder if that has some special meaning?
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