The following are the three most powerful foods according to the late ‘ultimate foodie’ Anthony Bordain(1). They are dark chocolate, caviar, and marrow bones.
At different times in my life, I have eaten them. To this day, I love all of them.
Continuing the Anthony Bordain List I am now almost 77 exposing myself to the most nourishing traditions and super healthy complete foods I can find. The purpose is to fill my life with the most vibrant healthy, most nourishing, delicious food. So let’s return to my first hero and his other two favorites, caviar, and marrow bones.
I Love Caviar But the good stuff, the real stuff is very expensive. That is unless you have an amazing find like I had once. Years ago, I found a dozen tiny jars oF Romanoff black caviar during a regular shopping routine.
There were about a dozen jars on a shelf in a local supermarket mislabeled $5.99 each. They were supposed to be $59.99 each. But the clerk nor the cashier had any idea of the error. But I did. What a find I had come across. That was my singular ‘real caviar’ bargain experience.
Some like their caviar on crackers. For me, it’s caviar on lightly toasted rye bread.
Marrow Bones Photo and recipe from honestcooking.com/prepare and serve marrow bones
I do roast marrow bones on occasion. Their core becomes succulent and so tasty. Adding garlic, salt and some spontaneous spices creates another heavenly treat.
A SAVIOR FROM TODAY’S WORLD OF PROCESSED FOOD
It is increasingly difficult to get truly healthy food. Sally Fallon Morell(2) is another food hero of mine. She is the founders of the Weston A. Price Foundation(3) as well as the author of the Nourishing Traditions books(4).
Her list of powerful foods includes eating raw meat. It has to be prepared very hygienically these days. In fact, I actually made a traditional Middle Eastern festivity raw lamb dish, tibbey nayyeh.
A celebratory raw lamb (tartare) dish with bulgur and spices.
RAW SEA FOOD AND MEAT DISHES
Eating fish raw has an abundant history, not only Japanese style but world wide.(5) Other types of meat also have long historical traditions as well.(6) Unfortunately in today’s world wide mass commercial production and distribution, raw foods can be unsafe.
Meat and sea food needs to be raised naturally, not farmed, as well as prepared very carefully to be safe.(7) Times have changes so much when it comes to what is healthy and what is not healthy to eat. Enjoy, but beware. Consume with care.
This universally adored combo of salmon and avocado is called palta and is available in Lima’s cevicherías. Photo from Saveur.com.
Legends of Hello Kitty from 2014. Above is what the original transparent Hello Kitty Coin purse looked like.Founded in 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji as the Yamanashi Silk Company, Sanrio has evolved significantly since its conception. Shown here is Hello Kitty images on fabric.
Introduction of Hello Kitty
‘Tsuji began hiring cartoonists to develop an original range of character-based merchandise. One such cartoonist was Yuko Shimizu, who created Hello Kitty, a little girl who looks like a white cat with two eyes and a yellow nose.
Famously, Hello Kitty has no mouth because she “speaks directly from the heart”. Released in 1974, the first Hello Kitty product was a transparent coin purse featuring her image, a glass bottle of milk, and a fishbowl.
The Next Step
Row of latest Hello Kitty clog designs
Two years later, Hello Kitty was launched in the United States. Quickly, the simple character became a global phenomenon. To this day, Hello Kitty continues to be the brand’s most popular and profitable character. Today, there are more than 100 Sanrio boutiques throughout Japan, and Sanrio goods are sold in over 15,000 U.S. retail locations.’
The Latest Branding
Fresh From the Farmer’s Market:
Look ahead to seasonal produce with Hello Kitty, dressed here as a Tomato, Bell Pepper, and Eggplant!
My interests have become even more focused on these types of products and services. In addition, what is available in this realm continues to increase. As a result, the type of information in the 1991 South Shore Directory is even more relevant and needed to be expanded.
Over the last 50 years, I have taken an interest and explored natural/healthy products and services as a way of life.
Alison's Apothecary is the resurrection, update, and expansion of the guide I published in 1991, Alison's South Shore Guide to Health.
If you do not see a topic, product or service that you are interested in, please contact the publisher. A suggestion search for a solution will be made for you if possible.
A menorah is the symbol of Hannukah and was found on GoogleThe writing of this blog post about food: my cultural heritage coincides with and is in honor of Hannukah which happens to be this week December 25, 2024-January 1, 2025. This is where potato latke and donuts come into the picture. But more to come later about the former food cooked in oil as part of the symbolism of this holiday.
HOW I ATE
This is in spite of the fact that ever since I was in my 20s, I have had an interest in my diet for nutritional purposes. In fact, I continue to make changes in my diet more times than I can remember. And now I am feeling a need to change how I eat once again.
In fact, during the five decades between my twenties and now, my eating habits have done this:
• embraced the season
• adopted the latest ideas for health
• eaten a rotation diet
• included a boiled grain at every meal
• applied the yin and yang tenets of macrobiotics
• juggled the three doshas of Ayurveda
• practiced vegetarianism
• eaten according to my blood type
• and tried many other options.
TOO MANY CHOICES
Unfortunately, I am one of the people who always has too many choices living in an industrialized country. Often they are not healthy and I suffer the consequences. Or there are just too many choices and I did not know what to do.
ASHKENAZI FOOD
It was only on occasion at home or on a trip to my grandparents in Boston that I even would have exposure to Ashkenazi food. How I wish now that I had learned to cook from my Ashkenazi grandmother, Rose Rudnick Gilbert.
Potato Latke She made the best potato latkes in the world. Mine are tolerable. (For all my fellow Jews, Trader Joes comes in at a far second when all else fails). But I am not even sure of the names or ingredients of the other traditional foods she would make.
Trader Joes Potato Pancakes
And now that I am at the other end of those fifty years that I mentioned, I am needing and wanting to once again introduce a new diet into my eating regimen. For no other reason than it popped into my head after binging on endless, streaming episodes of the Anthony Bordain series, 'No Reservations', I have decided to give tradition and a return to my cultural heritage a try.
Anthony Bordain in a clip from Wikipedia about 'No Reservations' my non-stop, Prime channel streaming inspiration as of late
TRADITION
What is that tradition? Of course, a deeper introduction to my Ashkenazi roots is necessary. For example, I have vague memories of eating foods that were cooked in one pot with lots of water to bring dried grain to life. Also, these are foods that needed lots of time so the meat will fall off the bone or fall apart demonstrating it is ready to eat.
Bones Yes, bones are indeed preferable if not mandatory. These include chicken bones, turkey bones, beef short ribs, and especially marrow bones. In addition, I am reintroducing meats that I partner with hardy vegetables and a delicious, healthy grain.
Barley Strangely enough my grain of choice is one that I never cared about but love to eat now. That happens to be barley. Made with broth, it is especially delicious with just the right amount of chewiness. Besides barley, I go for the occasional soba noodles or even semolina noodles. But here is one exception. That is, when I make chicken soup, it must have matzoh balls. At first I was shy about what I though would take major effort. But I quickly found out that they are not difficult to make and well worth the effort.
The Vintage Costume Flower Pins Identification System is composed of five components:
A. pin(s) to be identified
B. official identification chart (or table),
C. flower pin glossaries (one for Division One and another for Division Two pins)
D. blank pin identification tags
E. boxes or containers for sales and personal inventory tags
THIS ORIGINAL SYSTEM
This original system was designed by me to identify and categorize vintage 'flower power pins' and 'flower pins'. It is intended for use by anyone to identify and categorize these types of pins, specifically. Actually as vintage jewelry, they were all manufactured in approximately the second half of the 20th century.
B. The pin identification system chart sets up the structure for the system providing a visual description. This blog post also includes definitions, descriptions, explanations, and photos (when available).
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: DIVISION ONE Early #1 original one daisy petal layer flower pins
Two examples of #2 Derivative pinsTHE PURPOSE OF THE CHART AND GLOSSARY
This chart and glossary clearly provide a universal language for anyone interested in identifying and categorizing 'flower power pins' and 'flower pins'.
This includes pins designed in roughly the second half of the 20th century. One simply needs to look at the above chart and glossary to identify a flower power pin. This is indeed extraordinary and long over due.
A collection of six #3 embellished flower power pinsNO PREVIOUS DOCUMENTATION
Previously there was no existing, consistent written documentation until now for the entire genre of these wonderful collectibles (flower power pins).
As a result for the first time in history, this system can at long last provide a universal language for just about every (vintage costume jewelry) 'flower pin' ever made. I hope that this is a great relief and huge help to those who love these pins as much as I do.
CONSISTENT FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
In providing this system for admirers, collectors, and sellers alike, a consistent form of identifying flower pins for the entire genre of vintage costume flower pins is now available.
In other words, the results of my extensive research has resulted in a system to identify and classify (just about any) vintage costume flower pin made around the second half of the 20th century. This is how my system works.
A #5 3D pin from Southwest Picks from ebay
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
First of all, the structure of this system consists of two divisions. Then there are Subdivisions A through Z under the DIVISION TWO pins. Then there are also six categories in DIVISION TWO.
To summarize in verbal terms, there are two divisions of vintage costume flower pins created primarily around the second half of the 20th century, i.e. DIVISION ONE (anonymous) and DIVISION TWO (identified). Within the Division One subdivision, there are six categories. Refer to the chart at the top of this post for clarification.
A #6 lavender multi flower pin available on etsy
MOVING ON
The two divisions provide a contextual umbrella for the entire genre of 'flower power pins' and 'flower pins' that were manufactured during approximately the second half of the 20th century. Although no one has yet been able to identify where Division One pins came from or who made the, there is much more information about the Division Two Pins.
So after a brief introduction, we will now delve into Division Two Pins.
DIVISION TWO FLOWER PINS
Within the Division Two categories, there are so many possibilities. In fact, they actually fit into a total of 26 subdivisions of A through Z, each one for the possible name of a designer and/or company).
CATEGORIES
After alphabetizing, similar categories to DIVISION ONE can then be applied that further identify the DIVISION TWO pins as well. The only exception is Category #1. That is because it differs in each division.
Specifically, in DIVISION ONE, #1 represents the original basic single layer daisy petal pin. In DIVISION TWO, #1 represents other material besides metal as the flower base like the Hattie Carnegie Dynel pins.
Dynel is a synthetic material that had a brief life used for a number of items some wearable and some not. But for some reason, Hattie decided to use this material in her pin designs. They must have been very popular because the ones that survive today command a fortune for costume jewelry.
DIVISION TWO EXAMPLE
Keep in mind that any pin that can be identified by a brand, symbol, initials, or other means of signature belongs in DIVISION TWO. Here is an example of such a pin and the coding that identifies it. D2/Palacios/#1, #3-Gold/brown
In other words, it is a D2 or Division Two, the designer is Liz Palacios, the categories from the Division Two glossary are #1 other material(s), and #3 embellished. Lastly the pin is gold and brown.
JEWELRY IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Finally here are some marks that actually identify the pins right on the back of them. Therefore they are all Division Two. A Liz Palacios of San Francisco mark that might appear on a brooch like the one above.
A variety of Hattie Carnegie marks which identify her as the manufacturer and may also date the jewelry
It is a pin identification tag that I am including as part of this system to add extra help in the organizational process.
In fact, the pin identification tag provides a handy way to keep track of all the necessary information either for sale purposes or your own collection inventory. You can 'screen grab' it, download, and print it out.
a suggested pin tag box available on AmazonE. A PIN IDENTIFICATION BOX For keeping track of sales and inventory, I would organize pin identification tags like cards in a recipe box. This idea comes from my days as a cook.
Actually, it was a great way to organize and keep track of recipes. In this case, I would use separate boxes for each purpose.
Specifically for you own inventory, I would have UP TO 26 dividers (one for each letter of the alphabet). For keeping track of sales, I hope you can be more creative than I can think of to organize the tags how they work best for you.
Either way, this is an integral part of the system. Wishing you the best with this novel system. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Happy collecting!
Red Dynel jewelry sets photo courtesy of the owner Marian Stolar Patin member of the Vintage Enamel Flower Pins/Brooches Facebook GroupHattie Carnegie Dynel flower pins and earring sets rank amongst the most unique and expensive 'flower pin' costume jewelry in existence.
Although the vast majority of Hattie Carnegie jewelry is made from metal and even semi-precious stones, the limited Dynel pieces are particularly fascinating and desirable to me.
Therefore this blog post focuses on the Dynel pieces exclusively. Blog posts featuring her metal and stone jewelry are a separate topic and will be written at another time.
Why Hattie Used Dynel So far, I have not found any documentation explaining why her company introduced this particular material. No other jewelry company did to my knowledge. In addition, there is no other accessories company that used Dynel in their jewelry designs. But it was used for other purposes explained below.
Yellow Dynel jewelry photo courtesy of the owner Marian Stolar Patin member of the Vintage Enamel Flower Pins/Brooches Facebook GroupWHAT IS DYNEL?
"Dynel is a trademarked synthetic fiber made from vinyl chloride and acrylonitrile.
Properties: "Dynel is known for being resistant to burning, abrasion, and chemicals. It's also strong, dries quickly, and is easily dyed. Uses: "Dynel was used in many applications, which are listed below. Textiles: "Dynel was used to make knitted and woven fabrics for clothing and home furnishings. Wigs and fake fur: "Dynel was used to make wigs, doll hair, and fake fur. Marine applications: "Dynel was used in fiber reinforced plastic composite materials, especially for marine applications.
HISTORY OF DYNEL
"Dynel was first introduced in 1951 by the Union Carbide corporation. Its production has since been discontinued." Google
Red Dynel jewelry sets photo courtesy of the owner Marian Stolar Patin member of the Vintage Enamel Flower Pins/Brooches Facebook GroupHattie Carnegie's history is fascinating. First of all, she was born Henrietta Kanengeiser in Austria. After she arrived in the United States, she went into business in her 20s. She consequently adopted the name Carnegie to be associated with the wealthiest man in the US at that time, Andrew Carnegie.
The name 'Hattie' stuck as her nickname from when she worked in the hat department at Macy's. Eventually the young Henrietta Kanengeiser who emigrated to the United States around 1900 became the very successful women's fashion icon, Hattie Carnegie some decades later.
1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE Dynel Blue Green Enamel Flower Brooch, Courtesy of "Caressa's Vintage Treasures", eBay ID "vintagetreasures" SOURCES AND RESOURCES
This link, Hattie Carnegie History, connects to Exquisite Vintage Jewels. Her biography can be found there. The foundation of this post can be found on this Google link. More about Dynel can be found on this Wikipedia link.
Return of the King, The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley, a Netflix documentary.
Why would anyone be curious about an Elvis Presley psychological profile? He was without a doubt one of the most talented singers of our time (with a voice compared to Mario Lanza) as well as a phenomenal performer both on screen and in person. Also, let's not forget his 'god-like' appearance as one fan remembers.
Elvis Presley's PINK CADILLAC Parked in front of GRACELAND Photo from studio 784 on etsy
In addition, he earned more money than the greatest movie stars of our time including actors like Steve McQueen, Gregory Peck and even Cary Grant.
On the surface, he seemed to have everything. His posthumous wealth was staggering, said to be in the hundreds of millions.
Elvis in light blue costume with a gold lined cape, photo on Pinterest
But scratch the glittering surfaces of those pink and purple Cadillacs just the slightest bit to reveal a very different persona. In fact this other part of Elvis comes bursting out at times like a volcano. Besides that, even he admitted to being two entities. One was the public/performer and the other was the real life private person.
For this reason, an Elvis Presley psychological profile begs to be drawn even if informally after watching the following films and documentaries:
• Return of the King, The Fall and Rise of Elvis (a documentary) 2024
• Loving Elvis (a documentary) 2023
• The Evils Surrounding Elvis (2023) FULL DOCUMENTARY
• Elvis Presley (a movie starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker) 2022
Loving Elvis, a Prime video 2023
A Lay Person's Diagnosis My unofficial diagnosis leads to shocking profile results. In fact, he appears to have exhibited classic bipolar (or manic depressive) behavior with following components:
• extreme sexual and hyper physical activity
• excessive spending
• drugs and alcohol abuse
• bouts of depression and loneliness
• sudden bursts of anger, even fits of violence
What should have been or could have been a dream life, becomes a nightmare. It included so many issues, both mental and physical as detailed in this documentary.
These included his need to control the women in his life as well as having more than one woman at a time in his life. He could not be monogamous with any woman, not even his wife, he admitted.
Also in later years, he could not be left alone. Someone always was supposed to be awake to watch over him when he was supposed to be asleep. Ultimately the schedule of everyone who worked for him revolved around his. This meant sleeping when he slept, awake when he was awake and ready to work any time day or night that he chose.
Those closest to him had to deal with his overdoses and numerous serious increasing health problems. All in all, his story's conclusion was not a happy one. As one historian said, if only his life could have ended on a happy note like how Elvis felt at the end of the 1968 TV Comeback Special. His performance was magnificent. In addition, he was truly himself and he really felt free.
But unfortunately, this euphoria did not last. He continued to suffer under the manipulative thumb of Colonel Parker. Specifically Parker demanding Elvis perform live endlessly for five years in Las Vegas. Some of his close friends known as the Memphis Mafia believed he could over come negative affects from the demanding schedule imposed by his manager.
But some knew that this was killing him. Actually, Elvis did die on August 16, 1977 at only 42 years old. In spite of what some wished, his physicality was not immortal. But his memory truly does live on.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Elvis Presley's Granddaughter, Riley Keough Confirms The Shocking Truth
Elvis’ Last Love Ginger Alden Shares Memories Of The King Of Rock ‘n’ Roll | Loose Women
Never Seen Before Footage Of Elvis Presley! (On his last days alive)
"Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century.
"The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have made Haskell jewellery hugely coveted by collectors, with the most elaborate pieces fetching many hundreds of pounds".
This would be dollars on the US market where her jewelry did and does sell today.
Geometry This very unique multi color glass geometric shaped brooch below is one of my favorites. So much of Miriam Hess jewelry was floral in nature.
It is refreshing to see a geometric shaped piece for a change. This multi color glass brooch is very hard to find. Multi color glass flowers/leaves brooch
HISTORY
"Miriam began her fashion career in New York city working as a milliner but pivoted to jewellery in 1926 when she opened her first shop, named Le Bijou de l'Heure.
"Haskell was a very private lady and not a lot of information is known about her personal life, however she was recognized as an elegantly dressed lady with style and a keen business sense.
"Her eponymous jewellery line swiftly gained recognition for its handmade, top-quality pieces. The scrupulous attention to detail and beauty of the jewellery quickly won fans among Hollywood stars and the most stylish ladies of the era."
MIRIAM HASKELL'S ROLE IN THE COMPANY
"It isn’t known if Miriam herself ever designed any of the pieces sold by the Haskell company. Although she was very involved in the day to day operations of her business, one of her most crucial decisions was to have hired a jewellery designer, former Macy’s window dresser, Frank Hess. Frank was with the company for decades and helped to develop the Haskell signature style.
Miriam Haskell glass flower beads/leaves brooch"Over the 1930s the Haskell business was expanded until it occupied multiple shops and had headquarters on the famed Fifth Avenue. Haskell jewellery was also sold in the most exclusive department stores in America with pieces available in Europe at top end shops like Harvey Nichols in London, UK.
"Sadly, Miriam became ill in the 1940s and eventually sold her company to her brother in 1951, although Frank Hess stayed on and held a central role for many years. Miriam eventually passed away in 1981."[1]
Longevity Miriam Haskell Jewellery preceded, coexisted with, and continued after flower power brooches were all the rage. Although in a higher price range, they are equal to the glamorous flower power pins and flower pins.
MIRIAM HASKELL Hess natural & dyed wooden acorn beads pin MIRIAM HASKELL Hess natural and dyed wooden beads and florets pin in red, green and blue, 3".
It has wood grained acorns topped by woven multi-colored bead caps and stars on the pin top, wonderful workmanship and a great combination for this brooch.
A Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell piece of jewelry, it is unsigned as was typical for this era, circa 1940, and in excellent condition.
Miriam Haskell Designers[2] Frank Hess (1926 - 1960):
When collectors think of Miriam Haskell they immediately think of Frank Hess. He was with Haskell virtually from the beginning and stayed until 1960. He was responsible for the Signature Look which involved heavily beaded, intricate designs. He loved to layer pieces and didn’t leave any visible metal structure. His pieces were often asymmetric.
Robert Clark (1958-1968):
Robert was an artist prior to being employed by Frank Hess and worked as his assistant until becoming head designer when Frank left the company. Robert favoured three-dimension structured pieces which tended toward symmetry. He liked using large bold beads and would bend wires and filigrees to add height. He often employed solder rather than the sole use of wires as had been done previously. Robert left Miriam Haskell in the late 1960s to form the de Lillo company with William de Lillo.
Peter Raines (1968 - 1970):
Peter Raines was head designer between Robert Clark and Lawrence Vrba. He preferred a simpler, less intricate style.
Larry Vrba (1970 – 1978):
Larry Vrba became head designer in 1970 and stayed until 1978. Vrba greatly admired the Haskell pieces of the past and used them for inspiration in his new designs, but he also had to keep up with changing times. He is therefore responsible for the introduction of designs which wouldn’t readily be identified as Haskell, such as all metal pieces. His most famous line and some of Haskell’s most collectible pieces, come from his Egyptian line which is packed with highly stylized jewellery in blues, reds and golds.
Camille Petronzio (1980 -):
Petronzio was head designer for about twenty years. She kept an eye on the past and liked to remake archival Haskell pieces with a modern twist.
Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace & Earrings Set~ Wood/Glass Beads/Gold Tone
This necklace and earring set made of Wood/Glass Beads/Gold Tone is available for sale today on the ebay store Timeless Treasures Vintage Jewelry for $3,500.
My purpose in writing this flower pins blog post is to introduce my system of documentation and identification to everyone interested in flower pins. In table format below, this charting is called VINTAGE COSTUME FLOWER PINS.
NO PREVIOUS DOCUMENTATION
Previously there was no existing, consistent written documentation until now for the entire genre of these wonderful collectibles (flower power pins). As a result for the first time in history, this system can at long last provide a universal language for just about every (vintage costume jewelry) 'flower pin' ever made.
CONSISTENT FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
In providing this system for admirers, collectors, and sellers alike, a consistent form of identifying flower pins for the entire genre of vintage costume flower pins is now available.
In other words, the results of my extensive research has resulted in a system to identify and classify (just about every) vintage costume flower pin ever made. This following explains how my system works.
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
The structure of this system consists of two divisions, as well as 6 + 4 (and more) categories. In addition this post includes definitions, descriptions, and photos where available. The table above charts the structure of this system to provide a visual description.
BRIEF SYSTEM SUMMARY
To summarize in verbal terms, there are two divisions of vintage costume flower pins created primarily around the second half of the 20th century, i.e. DIVISION ONE (anonymous) and DIVISION TWO (identified). Within the Division One categories, there are six categories and many more possibilities within the Division Two categories.
DIVISIONS
Two divisions provide a contextual umbrella for the entire topic of 'flower pins'. But only DIVISION ONE pins make up the SIX CATEGORIES of anonymous 'flower power pins'. They are: from Southwest Picks on ebayA. FLOWER POWER PINS-The six categories of 'flower power pins' defined and categorized below.
FLOWER POWER PINS Anonymous flower pins made of molded metal decorated in bright enamel colors made primarily in the 1960s and 1970s.
1. Original/classic
2. Derivative/
3. Embellished
4. POP Art
5. 3D/global
6. Multi-flower
DESCRIPTIONS AND PHOTOS OF EACH CATEGORY
1. Original/classic-one and two layer daisy flower petals pins with same material center with or without stem
2. Derivatives-amorphous metal petal/layers pins Single layer derivative flower pins
A collection of six polka dot derivative pins
3. Embellished-several metal daisy layer pins with another shape layer and a center of another material or color A collection of 6 embellished flower pins
4. POP Art-amorphous shape pins
No samples available at this time.
5. 3D Three Dimensional/Global This is a 3 dimensional Orange Flower Brooch pin
6. Multi-flower Flower pin A multi flower power pin available on etsy
B. FLOWER PINS OR BROOCHES-Identified/signed flower pins made primarily of metal, enamel paint, rhinestones or Swarovski crystals, and synthetic fiber.
1. Samples from the Collections of Lenora Dame. A collection of early Lenora Dame flower pins.
Flower Pins or Brooches-Identified/designer flower pins made of metal, enamel paint, and rhinestone or Swarofski crystals stones.
2. Samples from the Collections of Liz Palacios A group of three magnificent Liz Palacios brooches.
More Flower Pins or Brooches-Identified/designer flower pins made of metal, wood, or Dynel (a synthetic material), enamel paint or dye, and even rhinestone.
This Lenora Dame brooch and the Liz Palacios brooch look a lot like each other. Owned by author.
At this point, we can only go forward beyond flower power pins. If a pin design is marked and identifiable, it qualifies as beyond a flower power pin. Past blog posts have identified them. For example the Lenora Dame Studio, early brooch qualifies as such.
This is a sample of a Liz Palacios pin. It looks very similar to both a Flower Power Pin and the Lenora Dame pin below. Owned by author.
This is the first pin by Liz Palacios I found that is similar to a flower power pin. In fact, it does look very much like an early Lenora Dame brooch.
Similarities and Differences These two magnificent brooches have both strong similarities and some differences. Both are similar to flower power pins with their daisy pattern. They are decorated in lustrous bright colors with a jewel center.
The former has three layers of petals. The latter has two. There are no holes in the Palacios petals. But there are in the Lenora Dame first layer of petals. In fact these two magnificent brooches are similar enough to be mistaken as designed by the same artist. But they are not!
More Identified Flower Pins Here are some additional flower pins by each designer. Actually they are not as similar as the two above. But they are still noteworthy. First is a group of early Lenora Dame pins when they were available on etsy.com are below.
Another rare example of Liz Palacios pins that I found on Jewellery Kaleidoscsope is below. It is probably the most outstanding of all the post flower power pins. It is absolutely magnificent.
A Liz Palacios floral brooch found on Poshmark
A Reminder to Collectors These flower pins are some of the most magnificent I've ever seen. But remember, they are not flower power pins. By definition these brooches have much more latitude in design and construction. This does not mean that there are not flower power pins that are also quite attractive. But they are by definition limited in what they can include.
