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Category Archives: Why Don’t You?

Why Don’t You? #72

April 20, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plant big pots full of every type of basil known to man? There’s no nicer moment than catching a whiff of genovese basil as you leisurely stroll […]

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adventure, advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, fashion, inspiration, suggestion, Why Don't You?

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?

Why Don’t You? #70

April 6, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plan a formal garden in your yard? Even if you have a small lot you can plant a few boxwoods and set up a fountain. I […]

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advice, ancient Egypt, Diana Vreeland, family, fragrance, France, garden, inspiration, interior design, Italian, language, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #69

March 30, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you do everything in your power to see one of the iconic celebrities in your life? I went halfway across the country over spring break to see […]

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Angela Lansbury, book, celebration, Diana Vreeland, dreams, education, ideas, One Direction, shopping, suggestion, Why Don't You?, Zayn Malik

Why Don’t You? #68

March 23, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you look into buying an acre or so of Saharan desert so that you can build yourself a pyramid for your final resting place? You may not […]

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advice, ancient Egypt, bucket list, death, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, suggestion, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #67

March 9, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plan your final meal just in case you ever find yourself on death row? I hope you don’t, but it never hurts to plan ahead. I […]

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advice, animals, clothes, coffee, Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, pet, travel, vacation, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #66

March 2, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you write Lady Gaga a congratulatory letter for her performance at the Academy Awards? I’m still shaken by how good it was. When you’ve finished that, you […]

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advice, bucket list, comedy, death, Diana Vreeland, Joan Rivers, Lady Gaga, music, travel, Why Don't You?

WHY DON’T YOU #65

February 23, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plan a trip to Hollywood to get some GOOD hair extensions? Because I’m growing out my hair, and I have next to no patience, I am obsessed […]

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advice, art, Diana Vreeland, fashion, hair, Los Angeles, music, shopping, Why Don't You?

WHY DON’T YOU #64

February 16, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you practice and practice and practice until you can throw a perfect free throw with no practice? (Free throws are a thing, right?) This is not a […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, garden, nap, plants, poetry, sleep, summer, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You #62

February 2, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you begin acquiring a large collection of wigs in different cuts and colors and styles? I’ve been considering it for some time. Just think how fabulous it would […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, fashion, hair, paranormal, shoes, television, Why Don't You?, writing

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