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My life, as Amelia Edwards once said, is the "satisfaction of a purposeless curiosity."

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Tag Archives: beauty

Why Don’t You? #129

January 23, 2017by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

Monday: Why don’t you get a little coffee machine for your bedroom and hook up all of your lamps to a timer and then have the television programmed to come […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, luxury, sleep, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #116

October 10, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you keep me in your thoughts and prayers and well wishes at this harrowing junction of my life? I’m not any more ill than usual, and I’m […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, espresso, fashion, inspiration, suggestion, Why Don't You?, writing

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #155

October 1, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Bleach: When I eventually become a celebrity for whatever reason — I’m not picky at this point, I have always assured myself that an overpriced fragrance will be one […]

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cleaning, clothes, hair, Karen Walker, multiple sclerosis, Will & Grace

BRIGHTON: Back By The Sea

July 14, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

I was far too excited to sleep. In all my memories, I can’t think of a time when I was honestly more turnt. Life was ecstasy and it was mine, […]

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Absolutely Fabulous, ancient Egypt, Brighton, British Museum, England, Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, London, museum, travel, Uncategorized

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 #55

January 10, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Apple TV: Before I received my Apple TV, I assumed I would like it. I could stream things from my computer to the television. I could listen to my […]

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Apple, beauty, Egypt, fashion, hair, photography, Tea, travel

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“If you don’t do it, you won’t have done it.” –Patsy Stone

“Things are fine, and life is fine. And life is so much fun. It’s one big movie.” –Joan Rivers

“My only ambition in life is to wear size 28 jeans.” –Karl Lagerfeld

“Buy an atlas and keep it by the bed; remember you can go anywhere.” –Joanna Lumley

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