Brooches and pins can be nostalgic, feminine and add to the conservative look of a cardigan. It would be fun to collect them and have one or two different themes for each month. Here are some common themes I found researching the internet:
rose/roses
bouquet of flowers
butterfly
dragonfly
Cameo
leaf
ladybug
snowflake
ice skater/pair of skates
snowman
Christmas tree
Christmas stocking
Manger scene
Christmas present
Words Merry Christmas
Christmas bell
Christmas star
Christmas wreath
Ribbon tied in a bow
heart
Words Happy Valentine’s Day
remembrance ribbon
hummingbird
four leaf clover
leprechan
Words Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Old fashioned telephone
Apple (for a teacher)
sparkling raindrops
flower wreath
May basket of flowers
Maypole
Umbrella
American flag
Words happy fourth of July
Firecracker
Sun
Schoolhouse
Homemade pins by little kids
Autumn leaves
Pumpkin
Words Happy Thanksgiving
Horn of plenty
Happy New Year’s pin
Your initial
I know there are many companies making pins and brooches but some that I’m familiar with are Avon, Sarah Coventry, Liz Claiborne and Thomas Kincaide. Here’s a site with pretty pins called PWJewelry and Things.com
There are many lovely pins out there. I’ve just begun to discover them.

This is taken from Recipezaar.com
In this recipe you cook your fish in the dishwasher.
Intro: My late MIL, Lizzie, was a wild and crazy cook. One day she was presented with a whole bluefish, fresh from the ocean. She wanted to steam the fish but did not have a large enough steamer. Voila! She thought, the dishwasher! And, believe it, or not, it was a huge success. Now, although most of you reading this will not attempt this daring recipe it may be of use to another wild and crazy chef out there one day. That’s why I have to share this wonderful recipe. Please let me know if and when someone does try it. Good luck!
SERVES 4 -6
1 bluefish, Cleaned and Whole
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter
1 bunch fresh tarragon
salt and pepper
1. Cut two or three large pieces of aluminum foil, large enough to acommodate and completely wrap the fish.
2. Place fish on aluminum foil.
3. Combine the butter, wine, salt, pepper, and Tarragon and spread on the inside of the whole fish.
4. Wrap the fish and make sure it is air-tight.
5. Place on the top rack of the dishwasher and run through the full cycle, without soap, please.
6. Unwrap and serve with green sauce.