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Why Shop Consignment?

For some of us, the idea of shopping secondhand is a no-fly zone. It brings to mind sorting through racks of old, stinky clothes that have been discarded for a good reason. But there’s a big difference between consignment shopping and trolling the racks at your local thrift store (though lots of treasures can be found there, for sure!). To debunk some of the secondhand myths and discover the benefit and joy in shopping consignment, we sat down with Charlottesville’s Darling owner, Linnea White. Here she shares some nuggets of wisdom that will have you heading downtown to her shop to scoop up some serious fashion finds.

Myth #1: The clothes aren’t on-trend, in good condition or wearable.

“Boutiques like Darling, and shops that take clothing on consignment, resale, and / or by donation, have policies in place to enforce the expected condition of these gently worn secondhand items,” White says. “This is to ensure wearability and condition.” She admits that secondhand clothing shops don’t always have the current season's garments, but that doesn't mean the items aren't on-trend or can't be edited or altered to be so.

Myth #2:  Shopping Secondhand Doesn't Really Make a Difference

Some people are personally opposed to buying “fast fashion,” inexpensive clothing that’s produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. And it’s true that you will find these labels when shopping secondhand at a more reduced price. However, White reminds that your purchase of this item continues its journey and you’re not supporting that fast fashion company by buying something secondhand. “It's already been produced, it's out in the clothing circulation journey, and by purchasing that secondhand item, what you DO is prevent it from sitting in a landfill somewhere,” she says. “And that's a good thing.”

“True style comes from creative exploration, and shopping secondhand is a great way to explore that skill.” – Linnea White

So why should you shop consignment?

Be your own style guru. White urges all to stop letting the fashion industry define how they dress. “We're constantly feed trends and the latest fashions, but personal style is just that — personal,” White says.  “Take time to develop it, curate it, edit it, explore it, have fun with it! Shopping secondhand, reusing, repurposing, recycling, rewearing clothing is a skill to be respected — because it's not the "norm" of our culture's consumer mindset.” Adding a mix of current pieces with secondhand purchases is a great way to hone your personal style.

Score affordable fashion and designer labels for less. The deals that can be found are not to be understated. “This is why I got hooked on shopping secondhand,” White shares. “Not  just for cheaper pieces or trendy finds, but for discovering high-end designer pieces for so much less.”

Keep the clothing in circulation. This may sound silly, but it’s true, White remarks. Simply stated: shopping secondhand prevents that piece of clothing from becoming waste, gives clothing new life and keeps it out of landfills.

Encourage a slow fashion consumer lifestyle. Buying secondhand is one the best — and affordable — ways to practice sustainability in the fashion industry. “It's a choice to shrink our footprints, to be conscious of our purchases, and be responsible for the clothes we no longer want,” White declares.

Stop by Darling and visit with Linnea to discover just why shopping secondhand is a lifestyle worth embracing.

DARLING | DOWNTOWN MALL, 105 S 1ST STREET | INSTAGRAM

Store Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday | 10am - 6pm

Friday - Saturday | 10am - 6pm

Sunday - Monday | 12 - 4pm

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THE PROPER WAY TO PAINT FURNITURE

When done properly, painting furniture can be one of the most satisfying (and cost-effective) ways to revitalize a piece and refresh a space. However, to the uninitiated, a furniture-painting project can be daunting. To help those who may be thinking about giving new life to a piece with a fresh coat of paint, we asked professional “re-fabber” Christy Baker of Charlottesville, Virginia-based furniture refinishing studio Pigment to share pointers for making the process more manageable—and more likely to result in a revamped piece you’ll love for years to come. Here are her recommendations: The Proper Way to Paint Furniture - The Scout Guide

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Christmas lunch with forever friends @pippinhillfarm and let me just say, this place does not disappoint. Beautiful no matter the season or the weather. Thank you Pippin Hill Farms & Vineyard for a quality afternoon. We'll be back! ⠀ @eastonevents @eastonportergroup @tsgcharlottesville ⠀ #thescoutguide #thescoutguidelynchburg #tsglynchburg #tsgcharlottesville #thescoutguidecharlottesville #pippinhill #pippinhillfarms #eastonevents #eastsonportergroup #virginiaisformountainlovers #virginiaisforwinelovers #farmtotable #vinetowine #luckytobetsg #livelovelyh ⠀ @meaganhalpin @jodyjenski ⠀ ⠀ (at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brq0MnEgrJR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3dmgiziw20gw

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Gorgeous fall blooms from @hedgefineblooms scouted member of @tsgcharlottesville. Visit TSG tips to learn how they work their magic! #fallblooms #hedgefineblooms #thescoutguide #tsgcharlottesville #tsgsarasota #tsgtips

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The Scouted Calendar / February 2017

Though short on days, February is filled with events worth venturing out for rain, snow, or shine. From a celebrity chef-studded seafood festival to chamber music in the mountains to a can’t-miss occasion for antiques and garden enthusiasts, here’s what we’re looking forward to in some of our Scouted cities next month:

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

While the beginning of the month will be consumed with king cakes and Carnival, mid-February brings an opportunity to celebrate a Louisiana artist in an exciting new location when Ann Connelly Fine Art hosts an exhibition for Jill Hackney in their new gallery space in the historic Old Goodwood corridor. According to Connelly, the artist’s newest works on panel are influenced by the state’s “dense marshways and tree canopies of the swamps of South Louisiana.” {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Baton Rouge here.}

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

In honor of Black History Month, Monticello is presenting a number of programs exploring the African American experience at the historic site, including a talk by a senior staff member from the new Washington, D.C.-based National Museum of African American History and Culture on February 4. Browse a full listing of events here. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Charlottesville here.}

HILTON HEAD ISLAND & BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

A week-long celebration of local seafood, the Hilton Head Seafood Festival kicks off February 20 and will feature acclaimed chefs and special events the whole family can enjoy. Browse the schedule, which includes excursions on the water, culinary classes, and an oyster roast, here. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Hilton Head and Bluffton here.} 

JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

February 7 – 10, the Grand Teton Music Festival’s winter festival returns with four days of performances including an evening with acclaimed musical duo violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Andrew Tyson, a free chamber music concert, a genre-spanning show by Portland Cello Project, and more. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Jackson Hole here.}

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples’s Third Street South Historic District hosts Third on Canvas, an art-focused event for a wonderful cause, on February 19 – 20. Carefully selected artists will paint the area’s beautiful surroundings as passersby look on, and the finished works will be available at an auction on February 23, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit PAWS Assistance Dogs, which trains and provides service dogs for children and veterans with disabilities. {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Naples here.}

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 

Exquisite antiques, A-list speakers, and stunning garden displays make the Nashville Antiques & Garden Show a favorite destination for the design-inclined. This year’s show takes place February 3 – 5 in the Music City Center, and TSG is proud to be sponsoring the keynote lecture featuring Nate Berkus on February 3 at 11 a.m. – look for copies of TSG in and around the lecture room! {Find local recommendations for what to do and see in Nashville here.}

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SCOUTED RELEASES | We are so excited to share with you these new volume releases from our sister cities! @tsgcharlottesville @tsgdenver @tsgomaha @tsgasheville @tsgnwarkansas 🎉 @thescoutguide is a national publication dedicated to our community of #localbusiness owners! #LiveLoveLocal #TheScoutGuide (at Lexington, Kentucky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDZGIYSAk7n/?igshid=1dfmpivvvbn0d

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@tsgcleveland a lovely way to start a Scout Guide kind of day @tsgcharlottesville @tsgcharlotte @tsggreensboro @tsglexington @tsgtriad

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I loved designing the #illustratedmap of #charlottesville for the latest and greatest Scout Guide @TSGCharlottesville #CvilleCloud9 #tsgcville9 #illustration #penandink (at Common House's Vinegar Hall)

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A fall/winter obsession! Rabbit fingerless mittens are a must have snatch it up worthy accessory that you must have in every color..... addictive! Fashion is an expression, change it up, express and accessorize! Now on the website! Enter code NEWYEARNEWYOU at check it to get 20%OFF your purchase. ✨✨❤️❤️🤩 House Of 29, Ciao X 💋 @cocorocha @tsgcharlottesville @tsgphiladelphia @hamptonsmag @nymag @coveteur @countrylivingmag #fashion #fashionblogger #fashionstyle #fashionaddict #liketkit #jocelynfur #accessory #accessories #aotd #lotd #musthave #style #stylist #newyork #newyorkfashion

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Meet The Scout Guide Charlottesville’s new Editor Ian Dillard

I can't wait to get started working with all the amazing businesses in Charlottesville!  I have loved The Scout Guide since its inception when I was a student at The University of Virginia.

I am so excited to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs to share our passion for living locally. The Scout Guide is unparalled and is a great platform for businesses to expose themselves both locally and nationally. As Editor, I will have the ability to be a voice for the known and unknown luxuries of Charlottesville, the up-and-coming businesses and further develop the network that has been created through The Scout Guide.

Sincerely, Ian

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Suddenly we're feeling very inspired to assess our lighting situation. Thankfully, @cvilleshadeshop of @tsgcharlottesville has options.

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The Charlottesville Scout Guide was released last month and we are obsessing with the new gorgeous city guide! @tsgcharlottesville

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NEW Guide arrivals! @tsgphiladelphia Vol 1 @tsgminneapolis Vol 3 @tsgcharlottesville Vol 9 @tsgcleveland Vol 3 @tsgalexandria Vol 3 @tsghiltonhead Vol 4 @tsgnorthernnewjersey Vol 3! So much to see!! View the new Guides online and stay tuned for more new arrivals coming soon! #livelovelocal #scouted #thescoutguide #tsgsarasota

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HOW WE LOCAL: 24 HOURS WITH TSG CHARLOTTESVILLE'S HEATHER SIEG

Since releasing our 100th volume of TSG and launching our “How I Local” photo contest in February, we have been treated to thousands of glimpses at how our readers live locally-minded lives and support independently owned businesses in their hometowns. With just one week left to enter to win a trip to TSG HQ’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, where The Scout Guide journey began five years ago, we thought we’d give you a peek inside how we local by following TSG Charlottesville editor Heather Sieg around for a day. (After all, we’re all about enlisting experts, and when it comes to living local, Heather is a pro.)

6:01 a.m.: RISE & SHINE About an hour earlier than I would like, but it’s not up to me. Our 9.5-month-old, Shepherd, is up, so the whole house is too! I always spend the first half hour or so of the morning in bed, feeding my sweet boy. This is our special, quiet time before what is sure to be a whirlwind day. My Editor photo shoot is this afternoon, so I’m a bit anxious, to say the least. Thank goodness I have a hair/makeup appointment later. I can’t do this alone!

While I get dressed, my husband, Derek, takes Shepherd out to collect eggs from the coop. Every morning he makes us each a two-egg omelet from our fresh eggs, and Shepherd gets one scrambled.

The most important piece of equipment in our home is our Breville espresso machine (the best wedding present!) that is always chock-full of Mudhouse beans. I always run my double-shot through twice for my Americano with coconut milk. And I’m off!

9:00 a.m.: TSG HQ I spend the first hour of the morning checking emails—phenomenal new sandals at Scarpa. Mental note: blog about these!—before heading to the Design department to review spreads-in-production with senior graphic designer Marigold, who is heading up TSG Charlottesville, Vol. 7. We are in the middle of production, so I’m spending more time in the office than usual. We review what is still outstanding, and excitedly move some spreads from the “Out for Approval” folder to “Approved.” We’re getting there..!

11:00 a.m.: SCOUTING It’s been a minute since I’ve checked out what’s new at my favorite downtown home boutique, Roxie Daisy. Karen, the owner, let me know they have some gorgeous new jewelry in, so I head downtown to capture images to show off on Instagram.

Father’s Day will be here before we know it, so after Roxie Daisy I go to my default paper source, Rock Paper Scissors. I’m in there about once a week; I strongly believe in the power of the handwritten note and am a sucker for their letter-pressed cards. Co-owner Heather sneaks me some Father’s Day options she hasn’t put out on display yet. One of the many perks of being TSG Editor, ha!

12:00 p.m.: CLIENT SHOOT Sweet Ella is ready for her close-up! For Petit Bebe, we (me, TSG Charlottesville, Vol. 7 photographer Eric Kelley, and owner Jill) decided to feature Jill’s precious daughter with a hand-made Jess Brown doll. Simple, classic, ethereal, sweet! Less is more, and I love that Jill gets it.

I cannot go to Petit Bebe without being beaconed next door to eg to say “hi” to my friend Anna, the owner, and to pick up a pair of sandals I saw on their Instagram. We all need rose gold flats, don’t we?

1:00 p.m.: EAT LOCAL Robin from TSG’s national editorial team is with me, so we walk up to Feast! in Main Street Market to treat ourselves to a kale salad (who says kale is on the outs!?). Derek and I are having friends for dinner on Friday, so I pop into The Organic Butcher next door to make sure Ricky has some good steaks for me.

1:30 p.m.: WHAT TO WEAR? Eloise, help! I need a sophisticated but hip look for my Editor photo. Fortunately, owner Audrey and manager Andrea know how to hook a girl up. I went in thinking I wanted to wear white (my favorite color), but the black ALC dress they suggested fit like a glove, so I had to say “yes!” (P.S. Pinch me; is this really work?)

2:15 p.m.: GLAM SQUAD I arrive at Moxie, my happy place. I called so last minute (last night!) that my dearest Toby was booked, but Kasey was fabulous. Last year, my Editor photo was so boho—wavy hair, in my backyard with my pet chickens and sheep—so I want a little more modern edge this year (think super straight hair and a bit of a smokey eye). Kasey hits it out of the park. Fake eyelashes? Yes, please!

4:00 p.m.: CLICK CLICK It’s time for my close-up—eek! We meet Eric on location as well as my mother and Shepherd, who came to watch and give me some moral support. I wholeheartedly sympathize with my clients; getting a photo taken that will be printed in tens of thousands of books and posted online for the world to see is nerve-wracking! Per usual, my sweet boy stole the show. He’s such a ham…wonder where he gets it?

5:30 p.m.: CHEERS Today is the perfect day for fake eyelashes. For the past couple of months, I have been working on Karats & Cocktails, a fundraiser at the Keswick Hunt Club benefitting the UVA Children’s Hospital, a cause near and dear to my heart. Any excuse to hang out with Sally Carroll (founder of Tourterelle Floral Design and one of the kindest souls you will ever have the pleasure to meet), who spearheaded this event, and raise money for this cause is all right by me. The floral arrangements were of course outstanding – I want them for my book launch party! – and TSG co-founder Susie Matheson was there to join in the fun!

8:00 p.m.: THE BABY’S TIRED That’s my excuse, but I’m the one who’s beat! Down the road home to Cismont we go. And tomorrow we’ll do it all over again! But I’ll have to do my own hair.

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Happy Humpday! Getting inspiration this morning from @tsgcharlottesville we cannot wait for our guide to come so soon #TSGOKC #thescoutguide #tsgcharlottesville #comingfall (at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)