Cartoon Horses with Hat-titude
Yes, we know, we overlooked Canada Day this year, which is July 1st. With cap in hand, we are here to make amends.
Vivian has made both — pretty hats and cute hats — celebrating Canada throughout the years. We had to use our “way back machine” to gather up some of them. Here are your faves.
It was fun seeing these again. Love love love Charlotte. We are crazy about Shady Lady too. Which ones are your faves?
See also Happy Canada Day 2024 »
Post dated Tuesday, the 1st of July.
National Sunglasses Day — a commemorative day celebrating the importance of wearing ultraviolet (UV)-protective sunwear and eyewear — is brought to life each year by The Vision Council on June 27.
Celebrate National Sunglasses Day by wearing your favorite pair of shades while enjoying the benefits of eye protection, style and fun. Get those shades out, and have a good time tomorrow. Oh . . . and tell your friends.
Curtis is up for it for sure. So handsome.
Curtis, by the way, is the very first cartoon horse Vivian created — and the only one — until she created and introduced a lady hat-wearing cartoon horse a few years later. From there it took off like a rocket. Vivian has designed 100s of hats for Hattingdon since that time. It all began with Curtis.
On June 23rd, National Pink Day colors the world in vibrant shades of pink and explores the numerous things it represents.
June 23rd is the perfect day for you to showcase your pink. Whether you wear it, eat it or make a donation, you’ll be celebrating the day. However, you don’t have to stop there. Try these other fun pink ideas:
Did you know . . . ?
• The name pink was given to this color in the late 17th century.
• Pink is considered to be the most delicate color.
• The color pink has always been associated with women.
• Pink symbolizes joy and happiness.
• The color pink is considered the “color of love”, widely used on Valentine’s Day.
• Pink is the most given color of all when sending flowers.
• The color pink is often used by people who are light-hearted.
• Pink has a tranquilizing effect on the mind.
• Famous brands around the world choose pink to use in their logo.
• The people of China were not aware of the color pink until they had interaction with western culture.
Pink is often associated with femininity, romance, and tenderness. It has also become the primary color for many of our top brands, charities, and even businesses.
National Pink Day is celebrated in a range of countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Use #NationalPinkDay this June 23rd on social media, and share your love for all things pink.
Love, Hattingdon.
Updated 2:06 pm.
Ooh la la! Summer is officially here. Hattingdon has the perfect hat — naturally. She has been wearing it all day long. We named the hat Summer. Take a look.
The Summer design features a fashion hat with a tall, rounded dome and wide brim, all in delicious stripes of deep pink, sky blue, lime green and pure white. Vivian made a pinwheel to go with it. How sweet it is.
Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the longest day of the year. Also known as the Summer Solstice, this date officially celebrates a time of year when the sun is warm and the outdoors is the place to be.
Many schools are out of session during the summer, which gives families the opportunity to take vacations — using the time to explore and enjoy the great outdoors camping, hiking, and biking.
Community pools open up. Beaches are open, too. Water adventures in the form of kayaking, canoeing, skiing, and fishing entice us to the rivers and lakes.
Now that it is here, what are you looking forward to most?
• Guest post by Charlene English.
Updated 7:40 pm / 20 June 25.
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