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Austin and the Texas Hill Country are blessed with hundreds of fields and gardens where bluebonnets bloom en masse. If you’d like to admire impressive displays of the state flower and other spring blooms, visit these spots in and around Austin. In Austin Bull Creek District Park Brilliant wildflowers are in bloom at Bull Creek District Park. Bluebonnets should still have their violet coloring at the time this post goes live. Even closer to AMLI’s Allandale apartments, bluebonnets have sprouted around the bus station at Bull Creek Road and 45th Street. The wildflowers contribute a certain rare […]

Most apartment dwellers would prefer to live in a tidy space than a cluttered one. But impulse purchases, sentimental attachment, and the chance you’ll need or want to use an item after discarding it keep many of us living with more than we need. If you’d like to simplify your life, take these steps toward a more minimalist lifestyle. Brush up on minimalist philosophy One definition for minimalism is the removal of material possessions that distract you from focusing on the handful of things you value most in life. To better familiarize yourself with the concept of minimalism and how to approach […]

The Georgia countryside is naturally breathtaking. Lush and verdant landscape covers much of the region. Cascading waterfalls and awe-inspiring mountain gorges abound an hour or two’s drive from Atlanta. For a large capital city, metro Atlanta is home to some impressive natural treasures. Here are five bucolic and serene Atlanta locales where you can enjoy a nature retreat. Kirkwood Urban Forest Community Garden Managed by members of Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood, this unique seven-acre green space is an urban paradise. Walking trails meander through hardwood forest, along a spring-fed creek, and across a frog pond. It’s hard to fathom the land […]

Flagler Village, a neighborhood just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, is preparing for its day in the sun. Since Flagler Arts & Technology (FAT) Village was developed in 2000, its planners have worked to make it a more desirable place to work, live, and play. An eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, work spaces, and state-of-the-art apartment communities have attracted millennials and creatives to the neighborhood in droves, and more promising projects are underway. Here’s a closer look at the forces giving Flagler Village its growing star power. Arts and culture Over the past half-decade, Flagler Village has transformed into Fort […]

A chef’s knife may well be the most important and useful tool in your kitchen. Some culinary experts like Anthony Bourdain even recommend throwing out your entire knife block in favor of a single sharp, effective chef’s knife. Efficient, versatile, and easy to use, these high-quality knives save cooks loads of time and energy on food prep. But in order to maintain the sharpness that makes slicing and dicing with a chef’s knife effortless, the knife must be properly cared for. Use correctly Proper cutting is key to keeping a knife’s blade sharp. Sliding a knife through ingredients you’re chopping or dicing is […]

Home to nearly two million Southern California residents, the San Fernando Valley is not exactly undiscovered. Still, the urban valley has plenty of relatively little known treasures to visit and enjoy. Here are some special San Fernando Valley places and experiences you may not have known about. The Batmobile The most iconic superhero ride of all time was fashioned at Barris Kustom Industries in North Hollywood. An original still stands on the showroom floor. The Batmobile is a ten-minute drive from AMLI Lex on Orange. California Institute of Abnormalarts (CIA) Far out of the mainstream, this NoHo nightclub-cum-sideshow museum is truly one […]

Date planning can be exciting, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. If you’re trying to plan a fun and romantic evening out with your significant other but are struggling to choose an activity or destination, you’ve come to the right place. Here are fun dates ideas in the north Dallas communities of Frisco, Irving, Plano, and Richardson. Catch a RoughRiders game Frisco’s Dr. Pepper Ballpark is one of the best minor league parks in the country. If you live at AMLI at the Ballpark, you can take advantage of its close proximity by taking a date to a RoughRiders […]

Functional and pleasing to the eyes, floating shelves are an ideal storage solution when space is at a premium. A range of styles, materials, and colors makes it easy to find a floating shelf that matches your decor. If you’re looking to add storage or display space to your apartment but don’t want to take on a major DIY project, here are ten ready-to-mount shelves you might like. 1. Bamboo Three-Tier Floating Shelves Lipper International’s three-tier bamboo shelves don’t even require wall mounting. The bamboo product sits comfortably on kitchen counters and other level spaces, and can add a cabinet’s worth […]

The Mile-High City is one of the nation’s fittest. In spite of Denver’s active population and proximity to world-class ski resorts, many residents struggle to keep trim and fit during the winter months. If you don’t get to the slopes as often as you’d like and you’re serious about your commitment to staying in shape, here are some tips for staying in prime skiing condition and not having to work too hard to get your beach body ready in time for summer. Embrace another winter sport Pursuing passion for a winter sport can make staying in shape over the winter as much fun as it is work. Cross-country skiing, […]

Many of us would love to have a drink every time we eat out, but often abstain due to cost. BYOB restaurants afford us the opportunity to buy beer and wine at liquor store prices and enjoy them openly while dining, sometimes charging a small corking fee. Chicago is home to more BYOB restaurants than many residents are aware of, including the many favorites collected here. A post shared by BIG & little’s Restaurant (@big_n_littles) on Mar 11, 2017 at 12:35pm PST Big & Little’s A friendly staff, quality grub, and BYOB policy make Big & Little’s a solid River […]