Legumes of the Week #13

I didn't do a Legumes of the Week last week, so this list will be a bit longer (and some of the links are to blog posts that are older than a week):

• First off, how riveting is this illustration from an 1896 book called “Safe Counsel: Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners”? I found it via a Web site called From Old Books, which is exactly what it sounds like. Lots and lots of transfixing graphics, borders and fancy lettering from out-of-copyright books. Hours of intriguing searching!

• Kev shares photography tips on Jen Loves Kev.

• Moodboard is inspired by black lace and rustic wood -- an awesome combination I never thought of before.

• Hello Sandwich on Japan 7-Eleven's new healthy bento plan. I love this! I hope the concept comes over here to Taiwan because our 7-Elevens have bentos that are basically sodium molecules bonded together by rice and meat.

• For psychology and mental health geeks -- Wise Bread reviews "Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness" by Ariel Gore. The book examines how the construct of happiness (and what makes a happy life), the self-help book market and the pharmacetical industry all impact American women.

• I'm glad I'm not the only person who was obsessed with Rosemary's tanis root pendant in "Rosemary's Baby"! Stay Fancy Free was also fascinated.

• Junk Jewelry on Madeline Albright's pins.

• Daily Blog Tips on how to make a to-do list that will actually increase your productivity.

• The fabulous Meggy Wang of Fashion for Writers on her incredible, eye-popping, inspiring weekly planner hacking.

• Last, but certainly not least, Bonjour, It's Jinah rounds up different ways you can help Haiti's earthquake victims.