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Category Archives: food

Why Don’t You? #52

November 10, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you chose a charity to start supporting? You needn’t give an awful lot, but it’s nice to donate to an organization that does good. When I finally have the […]

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advice, book, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, fashion, food, inspiration, literature, Reading, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #50

October 27, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

[I am absolutely in love with this picture and want it blown up and then I want to go out and buy an electric fireplace so that I can hang […]

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advice, cooking, Diana Vreeland, food, garden, Reading, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #84

October 26, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

LOVE: Vampire Teeth: I have long loved vampires. Not the sparkly kind that twinkle in the sun, mind you. I don’t have any time for that Twilight nonsense. I read the […]

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cemetery, food, Halloween, Honey Boo Boo, interior design, music, television, vampire, writing

Why Don’t You? #48

October 13, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the day baking bread and then freezing it for future convenience? Few things are as satisfying as making fresh bread, and a stint in the […]

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advice, baking, bread, Diana Vreeland, food, interior decorating, museum, Paris, travel, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #79

September 20, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Dollhouse EP by Melanie Martinez:   I’ve often told you about the many conspiracies against me. One is, of course, that Martha Stewart and her company are constantly spying […]

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cooking, food, hair, Harry Styles, music, paranormal, television, Wendy Williams

THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #78

September 13, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Ariana Grande:   When Jessica and I were in Paris, we got a little obsessed with making fun of Ariana Grande. Her star was just beginning its climb and we […]

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ancient Egypt, Apple, Ariana Grande, cocktail, credit cards, Egyptology, film, food, hair, iPhone, movie, music

New York: A Feast

August 9, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

I wouldn’t say that I had excellent or restorative sleep on my flight from Casablanca, but I was wide awake and ready to face the morning when we landed. With […]

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America, Chicago, flying, food, hotel, New York CIty, restaurant, travel

LUXOR: Life At The Palace

August 5, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Originally, I had planned to use my last day in Luxor luxuriating around the hotel. It’s a stunning place, in every way, and it has been for well over a hundred […]

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Africa, ancient Egypt, Egypt, Egyptology, food, history, hotel, Luxor, luxury, travel, vacation, Winter Palace

LUXOR: Stalked

July 31, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

It was so nice to wake up in a palatial room with an excellent bed and clean surroundings. It was like going home. My bedroom in Iowa is inspired by […]

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Africa, ancient Egypt, Egypt, food, history, Luxor, restaurant, travel

ATHENS: Ευχαριστώ

July 25, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Even though I barely slept last night, I somehow managed to get up with enough time to tidy the apartment, put a few items more into my bag, and shove the rest […]

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Europe, food, France, Greece, Paris, travel, vacation

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