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Why Don’t You? #91

January 11, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you send out a bunch of notes to your friends and family and people you know and want to brag to for the New Year? It’s too […]

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Christmas, Diana Vreeland, Holiday, inspiration, music, Why Don't You?, writing

My Alarming Transition Into Harry Styles

August 10, 2015by Benjamin Phillips 3 Comments

After a lengthy afternoon on the beach the day before, I decided I was a bit too burnt to tan again. It would not be very intelligent of me to […]

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Europe, fashion, France, Harry Styles, Nice, shopping

ME: *arrives in fifth most populous city in France* ME: “Nice.”

August 4, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

There are several reasons I came to France this summer. Three mainly. 1) To treat myself. I’m a big believer in treating myself; 2.) to do something special for my […]

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Europe, France, Nice, train, travel, vacation

An Unlikely Evening

July 31, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

I slept more reasonably, but jet lag is still my constant companion. (TURNS OUT NOT, but that’s for later.) The croissants from the bakery around the corner were good, but […]

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art, fashion, France, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris, travel

Before the Palace

July 27, 2015by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

I admit, with all the humility in the world, that I make the best omelette that’s ever been made. It didn’t come easily, but after many failures, I finally came […]

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California, food, San Francisco, travel, vacation

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?

CAIRO: A Change Of Perspective

July 28, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

When I woke up the next day, I was still in a terrible mood. I would have caught the next flight back to America. I’m glad I didn’t. Today proved […]

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ancient Egypt, Cairo, cat, Egypt, Egyptology, history, spiritual, travel

Why Don’t You? #33

May 5, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you visit your local greenhouse and buy all sorts of interesting herbs and flowers? There is a new one near me and I can’t wait to fill […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, garden, health, inspiration, shopping, spring, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #69 [HAHAHA 69 HAHAHA]

May 2, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Uber: I’ve been hearing a lot about Uber lately on the Twitter, mainly because my dear Tyler Oakley has been lauding their services. I wondered why he was gushing […]

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baking, cooking, Craig Ferguson, credit cards, David Lebovitz, Prince George, Royal, television, Uber, writing

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?

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

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