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US Cold Weather Advisory

Please stay tuned to your local stations.

The National Weather Service in Louisville is urging residents to stay warm and stay inside as another cold weather advisory goes into effect in the metro area around one o’clock a.m. on January 31st.

Up to an inch of snow is expected — by which the same system is expected to bring heavier snow totals. Forecasters say temperatures “will not warm up above freezing until Feb. 2 or 3.”

Wind chills as low as minus 10 degrees are expected. This can result in hypothermia if the proper protective precautions are not used.

For more see National Weather Service at weather.gov »

Updated January 30, 2026 by V


Single H in Signature Brown.

Updated 30 January 2026

Hattingdon, Cartoon Horses with Hat-titude. Created by ©Vivian J Grant. All Rights Reserved.

A beret and trio of feathers

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.


Learn more at Color-meanings.com »

A ‘Hatful of Smiles’


Hattingdon H logo letter in black.

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Updated 16 January 2026.

Cloud Dancer named color of 2026

Phthalo green header artwork.

but not for long . . .

Pantone choose billowy white ‘Cloud Dancer’ as its color of the year. They stated:

“Pantone [has] named its Color of the Year for 2026, and the choice is quietly telling. Dubbed ‘Cloud Dancer’, the soft, billowy off-white shade signals a shift away from loud statements and toward shape, texture, and intention—an approach already gaining traction
across fashion and interiors.”


Writes Vivian, “It appeared to some that they ran out of color ideas so simply chose . . . white. We were all pretty surprised and there was a lot of head shaking. It was then that social media began to look for another color. Thankfully Marie Claire took the issue in hand and chose — shall we say — a more relevant color for 2026″.

Enter ‘Phthalo Green’

Marie Claire writes:

Open quote in Hattingdon brown.

The social media rejection of “Cloud Dancer” was just the beginning. Nominations for a substitute 2026 Color of the Year quickly arose. I saw a couple of alternatives like oxblood and dark purple in the hour or so after the announcement. Within the day, there was a near-uniform consensus on Threads: The true color for 2026 isn’t white, but something prettier, something richer, something with actual color—a pigmented, deep, slightly blue-tinged shade called “Phthalo Green”.

Phthalo green is a dark bluish-green color that is used in various media,
such as oil and acrylic paints, inks, and cosmetics.
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Learn more about this color and it unique qualities of phthalo pigments at Jackson’s »

Hattingdon. ‘A Hatful of Smiles’.


Hattingdon letter H logo in deep green.

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Updated: 12/30/25


Clara Christmas hat

Merry Christmas red ribbon Merry Christmas banner 2025.

Hello and welcome.

All of us here love the festive season and the Christmas hats that go with it. This hat is a stunner, and so elegant — and Christmassy too. Yes. Christmassy is a word. We looked it up in Oxford languages to make sure. Who is going to argue with those folks? Not us. Here is our Christmassy Clara hat.

Clara Christmas Hat.

The Hat

Hattingdon wears an elegant Christmas ribbon inspired fashion hat in red and green. We named the hat Clara.

The focal point of the hat is the gorgeous two tone double ribbon bow in shades of red. It has a rounded dome in green, and green nosebobs complete the look. Gorgeous! Sigh.

We hope our Clara hat brings you a hatful of Christmas smiles.

Love, Hattingdon & Co.

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Logo in red and white.