Scout-Charlottesville

Charlottesville Muse

As seen in this month's VOGUE
(This is pretty cool)

Beatrix Ost, aka Trixie...a Charlottesville Local
is the inspiration behind the Olson Twins new line of clothing

 
"The collection, inspired by the German artist, Beatrix Ost, was made almost entirely in black silk, leather and cashmere, leavened with dark navy python skin, cream, and the occasional, narrow brown belt, the collection focused on ankle-length, flowing skirts and easy, straight-leg trousers, sometimes knotted at the waist, in black silk crepe de chine, paired with straight-cut tops in the same fabric". 

 
 
   I am just wondering--you ISN"T this woman an inspiration for
My muse....Your muse
 She is lovely
AND
 O how lucky we are to have her as a Local Charlottesville Lady!
Be sure to check out her work at Les Yeux du Monde Gallery
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

Todd Murphy

I am just making a note that I find this interesting
 ...local artist...
 ...Todd Murphy...
 (Now lives in Atlanta)
  Selling art on Restoration Hardware
 
 
 
   Thoughts? Feedback?
I think that it is pretty cool to see a local artist on a National Platform
I do have mixed feelings

 Someone in Cville is actually selling a (REALLY LARGE)
Todd Murphy original--check out Joseph Joseph  and Joseph Antiques next to Foods of All Nations.
Super Cool--Get an Original in Cville!


  

Easter Dress Ideas

Check out these adorable dresses for Easter
I found the cutest models!!
 
Petit Bebe
 
The one on the left
AND GEORGE
 
Sustain

SO CUTE!!
Local Dresses are SOOOOOO Much Cuter and will last longer!!
Shop Local.

PS Go check out the Jewelry Trunk Show at SCARPA today
Sing Happy Birthday and you will get 25% off your purchase
also....tell them SCOUT sent you

WetPaint

WETPAINT on May Day (May 1st)
All we ask is for 24 hours or less --Support the Arts.....Support The VCCA (Virginia Center for Creative Arts)
 
In a recession I feel like people nix the arts
...but...
Just think how important art is to our everyday lives

Listening to a specific song in the car will change your day,
Watching a movie--a great escape

A piece of ART can change your view of the world
WE NEED ART to get us through A RECESSION

PLEASE SUPPORT WET PAINT
and SUPPORT OUR LOCAL ARTISTS
(ps....a great opportunity to get some AMAZING Local ART)

MAY 1st
Grab your paints or preferred artistic medium and paint for the VCCA
(Mark the Calender NOW)
THEN
Come and have a cocktail while we AUCTION the ART created in 24 hours.
REGISTER NOW
Anyone can register and paint for the VCCA--get your grandmother, grab a child, we can all paint AND show our support for the ARTS
 
FAMOUS ARTISTS that will be PARTICIPATING
Suzanne Chitwood
 

Richard Crozier
 
 
Clay Witt
 

Kiki Slaughter
 

Mary Page Evans
 
Abby Kasonik
 
Edward Thomas

 

 
Sharon Shapiro
 
 

and more!!
To all my artist friends: I will blog about you if you participate in this event!

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
We ALL have 24 Hours to support the ARTS! 
and please tell them SCOUT sent you.

Just remember--your CVILLE homes should be filled with LOCAL ART

College Weekends

A Great Resource

I have no idea what is happening with the "boutique hotel" downtown
BUT I do know of a great resource for those looking for a place to stay in Charlottesville

http://www.collegeweekends.com

I live near UVA and so does my brother in law, Robert.
Robert makes a fortune renting his house out for specific weekend
i.e. Graduation, Foxfield, Football Games, Basketball Games, Concerts at JPJ etc.

This is a great resource for friends and family who are coming into town for Big Events


Often times the people that stay at Roberts' house will put up a (FDS tent) and have a huge party the night before graduation
Check it out!

www.collegeweekends.com
A great LOCAL resource

Please tell them SCOUT sent you

Circa is Cheap

A few things that I would like to purchase but because we are moving I must wait until I get into my new house before I add anymore furniture

This could seriously bring order into my life

 
 
 
 
CIRCA
www.circainc.com
1700 Allied Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5332

(434) 295-5760

Please tell these guys about SCOUT and also that I sent you.
Thanks.

Enjoy your Saturday Shopping

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports

Spring at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports will make you HAPPY!

Great Fleece.........Great Colors

 

Cute Purple Girls showing off the new fleece purchase
(I got the blue version)

 

Love this Green

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Barracks Road
1125 Emmet Street North
Charlottesville, VA 22903-4837
(434) 977-4400

Happy Spring

Charles at Three-A Great Cut and Color

There are only 3 real haircuts

The straight across cut,
The shorter in front and longer in back..i.e. The Jennifer Aniston,
or
The shorter in back and longer in front look

This past weekend....after several years....I have decided to change my style from the 2nd to the 3rd.
I am thrilled with the results
Thanks to Charles at Three
in the Glass Building--DOWNTOWN
PS when I moved here 12 years ago...Charles was not accepting new clients...book now!!
 
C-tells me that he is great at color too!

Three
313 2nd Street Southeast
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5686
(434) 923-0333

Please tell Charles SCOUT sent you
(I think Susie will work better--he doesn't understand the blogging world)

Get Openspace

I have been working on the SCOUT Guide Book for Charlottesville
(Hitting the streets April 1st...Hooray!)

In looking for a place to get a things accomplished..I found
Open Space (thank god)
www.GETOPENSPACE.com
 
 
  This is such an amazing space/place to sit down and get things accomplished
NO CLUTTER and NO DISTRACTIONS!
Shen. Joes Coffee--Pumpkin Muffins--Goodies from Feast and More are offered as part of the $9.00/hour fee to work at Open Space.

Please GO and tell the concierge that SCOUT sent you!

Check out this hilarious video that Jen Tidwell and Billy Hunt created for Open Space

Wedding Present Idea

The Wedding Season is upon us
I found a great gift idea at the Main Street Market

The Seasonal Cook
www.seasonalcook.com
is carrying
MOUNTAIN LUMBER Cutting Boards
www.mountainlumber.com

 
 
 

A local company supporting another local company
LOVE IT!
Now WE need to support Them!

I also found this beautiful knife storage block at the Seasonal Cook

 
Check it Out!
Seasonal Cook
416 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903-5557
(434) 295-9355

and....
Just in case you don't want to buy another dress that you will not wear again and would rather use new accessories for your next wedding event....check out the jewels at Elsie Garden!
JUST ARRIVED!
  

 

Elsie Garden
109 1st St S, Charlottesville, VA 22902(434) 979-2888‎

and one more quick tip:  A good friend of mine just sold a TON of clothing at Duo and Glad Rags--I think its worth the trip!

Please tell them ALL Scout sent you!