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Why Don’t You #26

March 3, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the entire day speaking in a ridiculous accent? Do whatever you think is best. Perhaps French or Russian or Italian or even Southern American? It’ll […]

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advice, Dawn French, Diana Vreeland, inspiration

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #25: On Adventure

February 26, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! It is a very exciting day up here in the church since I have decided to incorporate a brand new tenant into our dearly beloved religion. Now, in […]

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advice, inspiration, religion, reverend, travel, vacation

Why Don’t You #25

February 24, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the day tossing out all the unnecessary flotsam and jetsam you’ve accumulated in your home? If it serves no purpose, toss it or donate it […]

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clean, clothes, cocktail, cooking, design, Diana Vreeland, fashion, shopping, spring clean, vanity, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #22: Spring Cleaning

February 5, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! I’ve got no idea what I’m going to talk about yet for this week’s sermon, so we could be in for something quite rambling, or alternatively, something quite […]

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advice, cleaning, inspiration, interior design, religion, reverend, spring clean

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #20

January 22, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[Eddie and I are frozen. DAMN POLAR VORTEX. But, it’s absolutely thrilling to go to bed knowing that work has been delayed! THANK YOU, POLAR VORTEX. I’m obviously conflicted.] Holla […]

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advice, inspiration, NYC, religion, reverend, travel

Why Don’t You #20

January 20, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you adopt a new sleeping schedule? Some of the world’s greatest minds went by different circadian rhythms that allowed them to be well-rested and have more time […]

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advice, book, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, inspiration, shopping, sleep, Why Don't You?

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #19

January 15, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock, Please send #sanasas to your beloved reverend. I’ve been sat on my couch in my elegant lounge for the majority of the afternoon after a day in bed. […]

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advice, education, inspiration, religion, reverend, technology

Why Don’t You #19

January 13, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you get a job in a public school? It’s not always pleasant or fun, but it can be rather delightful at times and you get a ridiculous […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, Keeping Up Appearances, restaurant, Why Don't You?, work

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #18

January 8, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[Is the power of my beautiful new turtleneck overwhelming you? Believe me, I understand. I love this thing. Me and my future husband are bringing them back.] Holla Flock! I’m […]

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advice, fashion, fat, inspiration, model, religion, reverend, skinny, thin

Why Don’t You #18

December 23, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you take a design risk and wallpaper a room? I’m thinking of wallpapering the upper parts of my parlor with this gorgeous Art Deco paper I found […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, interior design, Oscar Wilde, Why Don't You?

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