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Why Don’t You? #103

April 11, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you teach yourself a dead language? I think it would be ever so helpful to know Latin. It’s the root of so much, and yet these days […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, diet, inspiration, interior design, language, suggestion

Why Don’t You? #99

March 7, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you befriend people who handle doves for weddings and other celebrations? This is not a simple recommendation, and I wouldn’t recommend it if I hadn’t gone to […]

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advice, Chateau Marmont, cooking, Diana Vreeland, food, inspiration, sleep, suggestion, travel

Why Don’t You? #77

September 14, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you uproot an entire basil plant, one of those that have grown massive over the summer, wash the roots thoroughly, and then display the entire thing in […]

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advice, champagne, Diana Vreeland, Egypt, fashion, inspiration, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

Sherlock & Watson Visit the Chateau Marmont

July 13, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

I had a strange dream last night. I had curly blonde hair, but that was not the odd thing. I was teaching a math class (an absurdity in itself) on […]

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California, Chateau Marmont, food, Hollywood, Los Angeles, shopping, travel

The Cat In Coach

March 18, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

“SOMEBODY HAS DIED!” This dramatic proclamation was not one I intended to utter Monday afternoon. No. I was putting the finishing touches on my packing organization (something I have elevated to […]

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cat, Chicago, macaron, travel, vacation, Washington DC

LONDON: What Would Patsy Do?

June 30, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

After a full day out and about, we were rather exhausted and slept in very late. I have no regrets about that. While I was getting ready for the day, […]

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1D, Absolutely Fabulous, champagne, England, Europe, food, Harvey Nichols, London

Day 1: Tea In Chicago

March 17, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 4 Comments

After a forgotten number of months and years waiting to attend afternoon tea at the luxurious Drake Hotel, I finally made it and realized my dream. As I stirred sugar […]

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Chicago, Drake, food, New York CIty, Tea, train, travel, trip, vacation

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