found some happiness and delight at eloise here are some highlights... Continue reading

one of my weekly (and favorite) stops in town ... Rod is always Rod creates finds and scavanges some of the coolest furniture in town....actually anywhere The Curious Orange Store 2845 Ivy Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-984-1042 Mon-Fri 10-5 Please tell Rod that SCOUT sent you. Continue reading

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KENMONT Farmington Country Club One of Farmington CC's finest & most elegant estates, designed & built in 1949 by renowned Virginia architect Milton Grigg (1905-1982), best known for his restoration in Colonial Wmsburg & Monticello. Look for the Grigg trademark Seahorse architectural accents around the home, notice the impressive iron gates and fencing, appreciate the custom gardens and privacy hedging and expansive patios. Some features were replicated from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Listed for sale by Len Maillox. 2012 TSG Real Estate Brokers Murdoch Matheson 434-981-7439 Continue reading

The Monthly Tasting Box I was given this as a gift.....and what a treat! perfect thank you/hostess gift The best of the best when it comes to local foods in Virginia. Each box includes a range of local products from local vendors for pleasure on your palate. The boxes' content will change every 4 weeks! ORDER your APRIL Box Today Continue reading

3rd annual Organic Tulip Festival what a nice way to spend the day Open 7 days a week for picking Peak bloom is between March 24th and Easter Eco-Tulips Monday -Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm/Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm Festival Dates April 7th - 8th 9:00am - 6:00pm (eco-tulips planted 20,000 Single Late Tulips which will bloom with Easter) ECO-Tulips 3320 Lillards Ford Rd Brightwood,VA 22715 near Madison.....only 35 minutes from Charlottesville Continue reading

Gerrit Goss Landscape Architect Gerrit works all over the country to create inspiring, usable residential and small scale commercial landscapes that maximize the potential of adjacent outdoor spaces to suit each individual clients’ needs. A Virginia Farm Located in the Piedmont region of central Virginia with distant views to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this working farm unfolds across 500+ acres of lush rolling hills and includes productive fruit and vegetable crops as well as sheep, pigs, chickens, and Piedmontese cows. At the core of the property, a house built in the late 1800’s was restored and expanded in the late... Continue reading

LOVE these Bow Ties exclusively at Roxie Daisy A Fantastic Wedding Accessory ....love the straw hats too! Planning a Wedding? Lynn Easton is filled with these amazing little details that make a wedding memorable. Call Easton Events support local businesses. Continue reading

Perfect swimwear too Derriere de Soie (aka silky bottom) downtown mall in charlottesville Continue reading

I ran around town all day looking for the PERFECT basic Tees The trend seems to be oversized shirts that are so short --there appears to a comeback to the Belly Shirt...YUCK My success....GLAD RAGS I stopped into GLAD RAGS and was thrilled to find an entire collection of C And C original tees in every color. The 70.00 tee was available for 14.00 and in perfect condition white grey pink black long and short sleeve. SCORE! Please submit your favorite local place to find Basic Tees IN THE MEANTIME.....HEAD TO GLAD RAGS 1923 Commonwealth Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434)... Continue reading

Chicks at Tractor Supply Go now....while these peeps last The peeps stay in a box for quite some time.....get them now...and begin designing your chicken coop Be sure to check out Frank Joseph's collection of restored follies and buildings that can be created into coops and or cabins Joseph Joseph and Joseph Antiques Call FRANK 434-970-7998 nothing better than Fresh Eggs Continue reading

VIRGINIA GARDEN WEEK Every April, visitors are welcomed to more than 250 of Virginia's most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during "America's Largest Open House." Historic Garden Week provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia's springtime color, as well as beautiful houses sparkling with fabulous flower arrangements. Mark your Calenders......the farms in Keswick are the highlight for Albemarle County APRIL 21-28 Sunday and Monday, April 22 and 23 Four estates are included, as well as Keswick Hall, the Keswick Hunt Club and Grace Episcopal Church, the first church in the United States... Continue reading

check out that pool house Call Madison Spencer... build the house of your dreams....or even just the pool house of your dreams Madison Spencer 306 E Main St Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 297-3881 Continue reading

Local Art Love Sharon Shapiro;s new work Continue reading

Time for some SUMMER SHOES go see the lovely ladies at SCARPA www.thinkscarpa.com Think Local Shopping for Shoes in Charlottesville LOVE Continue reading

My husband, Murdoch, just previewed this listing off Garth Road A Little Gem...in need of some TLC LOCATION *LOCATION *LOCATION directly across from FOXFIELD (under 1 million and surrounded by large estates) Listed by Frank Hardy, Inc. Call 434-951-4185 to preview Continue reading

The BEST Scissors in TOWN You will not regret this purchase check out some of the new items at Artifacts Artifacts 111 4th Street Northeast Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-295-9500 Continue reading

I have decided to FOSTER a litter of puppies from the SPCA just couple of weeks before they find new homes 4 weeks old today The MOM is super sweeet and these pups are getting a lot of TLC at our house Perfect SPRING Puppies....CALL the SPCA and fill out an application if you want one of these adorable puppies. 6 available and THE MOM too! Ideal bc we know the mom is sweeet and the puppies are raised with children A great way for my children to learn about the responsibiltioty and care that goes into taking care of... Continue reading

I was in Washington DC last week to meet with some of The SCOUT Guide editors Thought that I would mention a few stops along the way Directly over The Key Bridge in Georgetown PIE SISTERS insider secret....not need to wait in line at Georgetown Cupcakes....these cupcakes are the real deal. 3 sisters.....that love to make pies Georgetown Pie Sisters. Alli, Bear and Cat Blakely created the Pie Sisters of Georgetown in the fall of 2010. The three tall sisters from Great Falls, VA have been baking pie for as long as they can remember. Homemade pies are and have... Continue reading

HUGE TOMS collection at Bittersweet Take the Tweens and enjoy LOCAL SHOPPING on the downtown mall I LOVE the new TOMS flats Continue reading

I am kind of obsessed 18 dollars at CASPARI....hostess gift-DONE! Continue reading

With The SCOUT Guide expanding... we have editors with NEW Babies and employees getting married..... new BLOG inspirations (feel free to submit inspirations) 1st Stop..... PETIT BEBE stella mccartney kids.......so darn cute! We stopped into Petit Bebe over the weekend....and don't let the name fool you.....Jill has some amazing TWEEN clothing. Helen, my 11 almost 16 year old daughter left with JBrand Jeans, Splendid tees, Hartford shirts feels a little bit like I am buying mini me clothing--SHE LOVES IT...not sure I do?*! Continue reading

The Stedman House has partnered with several local artists to display their original creations The Stedman House showroom Art alongside luxury furnishings artwork by kiki slaughter Artists featured include: Dean Dass, Richard Crozier, John McCarthy, Lincoln Perry, Rob Tarbell, Russ Warren, Ellen Hathaway, and Kiki Slaughter. AND....be sure to check out Matt Kleberg's (so cute!) work at McGuffy http://mattkleberg.tumblr.com/ Continue reading

I found the best set of outdoor furntiure at Circa Looks like Mckinnon and Harris but the ENTIRE set was under 500.00 2 couches 2 chairs 2 side tables and a coffee table SCORE! Check out Circa Continue reading