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

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THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #249

November 24, 2019by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: West Elm:Reader. Wow. Many years ago, long before it became trendy, I was obsessed with the idea of a golden flatware set. These days you can find gold spoons […]

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interior design, shopping

WHY DON’T YOU? #164

January 29, 2018by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Mexican pharmacies are full of delightful diet pills. I can’t wait to try them this summer when I’m there for two months. I’m going to be so thin. And I’d much rather take a potentially risky pill than diet or exercise. I hate exercise with a passion. 

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advice, death, Diana Vreeland, food, health, inspiration, suggestion, television, Why Don't You?, Will & Grace

WHY DON’T YOU? #163

January 22, 2018by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you run away and treat yourself to some peace and quiet? I go through these cycles every year — usually in the middle of winter and the […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, health, inspiration, language, mental health, shopping, sleep, suggestion, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #193

October 22, 2017by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

LOVE: Something Rotten: I love the theatre. Whenever I’m in New York City, I see as many plays as I can. If I lived there, I would blow all my […]

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beauty, Broadway, career, college, credit cards, money, shopping, theater, work

WHY DON’T YOU? #146

September 4, 2017by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

After many months, I’m back. Summer was decadent and glorious. Soon you’ll hear all about it! Monday: Why don’t you have a large picture of yourself printed up doing something […]

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advice, college, Diana Vreeland, education, Egypt, inspiration, interior decorating, suggestion, Whole Foods, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #135

March 20, 2017by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you slather yourself in coconut oil, turn on the fireplace, and sleep for fourteen hours? Everybody needs pampered once in awhile. So, save yourself some coins and […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, dreams, food, inspiration, restaurant, suggestion, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #157

October 8, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Squash Bug Disappearance: I am a truly terrible gardener. I try and I try, but my results are inevitably disappointing. It’s not that I don’t have a green thumb, […]

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alcohol, animals, champagne, cleaning, Halloween, luxury, shopping

Why Don’t You? #110

May 30, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you take up a new hobby like sketching or stitching or something? I have a pant pattern on my desk that I’m dying to try, but I’m […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, dreams, shopping, suggestion, technology, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #107

May 9, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 5 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you set yourself up an emergency “treat yo self” fund? I didn’t do this intentionally, but I had an extra savings account handy for a week of […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, health, interior design, money, shopping

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #142

April 24, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Easily Changed iOS Keyboards: We are so spoiled by the future. We don’t even realize it anymore. I remember being in high school in the computer lab — remember those? — […]

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coffee, future, health, language

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