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I could write about Ms. Lohan’s troubles today. (Seriously, is anyone surprised?) I could write about how the Chicago Tribune, over a week after my own little – accent on the little – blog noticed the Jezebel/Faith Hill Redbook cover story, decided it was newsworthy as well. Way to go, Tribune! No, instead I’m going to tell you about a beautiful calligrapher that I learned about at Design*Sponge (via Saturate, to be fair).I would love to have beautiful script handwriting. Yes, I’ve ordered some Spencerian script workbooks, and yes, I “resolved” to learn Spencerian script this year, but as August draws near, my handwriting isn’t any better than it was back in January. Which leaves me drooling over the gorgeous work of others. And here’s why I love Betsy Dunlap’s style: it’s striking, and kind of quirky, and therefore I feel like it’s her. Do you know what I mean? Instead of replicating her work, I wish I had a handwriting style that was as unique. I have a cousin (and an aunt – her mother) whose handwriting I am forever envious of. Even simple address labels inspire! And I just know that friends of Betsy Dunlap are getting some really beautiful letters/packages/gift tags from her. So check out her site. (Samples are coming soon …. but even the five style examples are a good introduction.) I’m in awe. Perhaps I should get back in the January 1 mindset. Oh, to have back that early July week of boredom. The things I could have achieved …..

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