diff --git a/lib/compass/exec.rb b/lib/compass/exec.rb
index d37f766b..b4a1fdf7 100644
--- a/lib/compass/exec.rb
+++ b/lib/compass/exec.rb
@@ -101,6 +101,19 @@ END
           self.options[:quiet] = true
         end
 
+        opts.on('-f FRAMEWORK', '--framework FRAMEWORK', 'Use the specified framework.') do |framework|
+          self.options[:framework] = framework
+        end
+
+        opts.on('-p', '--pattern PATTERN', 'Stamp out a pattern into the current project. Must be used in combination with -f.') do |pattern|
+          self.options[:command] = :stamp_pattern
+          self.options[:pattern] = pattern
+        end
+
+        opts.on('-n', '--pattern-name NAME', 'The name to use when stamping a pattern. Must be used in combination with -p.') do |name|
+          self.options[:pattern_name] = name
+        end
+
         opts.on('--sass-dir SRC_DIR', "The source directory where you keep your sass stylesheets.") do |sass_dir|
           self.options[:sass_dir] = sass_dir
         end
@@ -117,10 +130,6 @@ END
           self.options[:command] = :write_configuration
         end
 
-        opts.on('-f FRAMEWORK', '--framework FRAMEWORK', 'Set up a new project using the specified framework.') do |framework|
-          self.options[:framework] = framework
-        end
-
         opts.on('-e ENV', '--environment ENV', [:development, :production], 'Use sensible defaults for your current environment: development, production (default)') do |env|
           self.options[:environment] = env
         end
@@ -159,19 +168,10 @@ END
           exit
         end
 
-        opts.on('--validate', :NONE, 'Validate your project\'s compiled css') do
+        opts.on('--validate', :NONE, 'Validate your project\'s compiled css. Requires Java.') do
           self.options[:command] = :validate_project
         end
 
-        opts.on('-p', '--pattern PATTERN', 'Stamp out a pattern into the current project. Must be used in combination with -f.') do |pattern|
-          self.options[:command] = :stamp_pattern
-          self.options[:pattern] = pattern
-        end
-
-        opts.on('-n', '--pattern-name NAME', 'The name to use when stamping a pattern. Must be used in combination with -p.') do |name|
-          self.options[:pattern_name] = name
-        end
-
         opts.on_tail("-?", "-h", "--help", "Show this message") do
           puts opts
           exit