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THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #168

January 7, 2017by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: The Royals on E!: When I was in Washington DC two years ago to see my beloved angel, Angela Lansbury, I rented the most amazing apartment next to the Capital. […]

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Angela Lansbury, documentary, fashion, money, Murder She Wrote, television, winter

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #160

October 28, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: “Joanne” by Lady Gaga: I love Lady Gaga. Jessica and I stalked her all over Paris years and years ago (God, we’re ancient) and then we went to the […]

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ancient Egypt, book, Broadway, Egypt, Lady Gaga, money, music, New York CIty, Uncategorized

Why Don’t You? #108

May 16, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

Monday: Why don’t you make perfectly clear ice cubes with boiling hot water? It may sound counterintuitive, but this is the only way to make ice. I was sick to […]

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advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, DIY, fashion, health, inspiration, money, travel, vacation

Why Don’t You? #107

May 9, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 5 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you set yourself up an emergency “treat yo self” fund? I didn’t do this intentionally, but I had an extra savings account handy for a week of […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, health, interior design, money, shopping

Why Don’t You? #98

February 29, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you salvage some old clothes with Rit dye kits? I have two gorgeous shirts that I thought were totally ruined, one with bleach, and a white one […]

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advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, fashion, inspiration, money, shopping, suggestion, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #85

November 9, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you go to an antique shop and purchase tons of old maps? They’re rarely expensive, and they look so charming. Take your new collection and use them […]

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advice, antique, coffee, Diana Vreeland, espresso, Harry Styles, interior design, money, music, One Direction, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #76

September 7, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you trade in all of your old Apple products and use the gift certificate you receive in return for something shiny and new? I sent in my […]

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advice, Amazon, art, coffee, cooking, death, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, money, shopping, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #77

May 25, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you put aside some money to invest in the stock market? I don’t have any stocks, well maybe I do. I really don’t know. Either way, I […]

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advice, death, Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, hair, money, suggestion

Why Don’t You? #71

April 13, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you get a chic glass-front refrigerator or wine cooler and fill it to bursting with champagne? There’s never a bad time to indulge in champagne. I’d have […]

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advice, art, champagne, Diana Vreeland, fashion, Harvey Nichols, money, Why Don't You?

Things I Loved This Week #102

March 28, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

“Barefoot in Paris” Cookbook: I have a dark confession, reader. Ina Garten has reached the Martha Stewart level in my mind. This is a shocking and stunning development that I […]

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Angela Lansbury, cooking, Europe, food, Ina Garten, Madonna, money, music, Paris, theater, travel, Washington DC

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