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Where to Catch Live Music in Ballard

By Jason Ernst

From low-key weeknight jam sessions to weekend shows to New Year’s Eve bashes, you can almost always find live music in Ballard. If you want to catch a show near the Seattle apartments at AMLI Mark24, check out the calendars at these Ballard venues.

Shop in Style at Lenox Square Mall or Phipps Plaza in Buckhead

Home to designer boutiques, specialty shops, and two of Atlanta’s most popular indoor shopping malls, Buckhead is an excellent district for shopping. Just about anything you’d want to buy can be found within a few square miles. We shine the spotlight on two malls located less than three miles from the Buckhead luxury apartments at AMLI Lindbergh and AMLI Piedmont Heights.

Decorating White Walls for Renters

By Jason Ernst

White walls are common enough in apartment interiors that many people find them drab and even painfully boring. Before you jump to the conclusion that you need to paint your walls a bold color, check out these tips for decorating white walls. With the right decor and furnishings, your white walls can serve as the perfect backdrop for your dream apartment design.

Your Guide to Miami’s Dadeland Mall

By Jason Ernst

Serving Miami’s shopping needs for more than 50 years, Miami’s Dadeland Mall is one of the Magic City’s premier retail paradises. Even if you haven’t spent much time at Dadeland Mall, it may look familiar to you from Chuck Norris’ Invasion U.S.A., the 1990 film Miami Blues, or images and references to the concrete tower inscribed with a giant “D” for Dadeland. If you haven’t visited since the big 2013 renovation or you recently relocated to apartments near Dadeland Mall, here’s a helpful overview of the development and all Dadeland has to offer.

What's Earth Day, Anyway

By Jason Ernst

By this point, Earth Day is part of the national lexicon. While you’ve almost certainly heard of it, how much do you know about the event, its purpose, its origins, and how you can act to further its aims if you sympathize with its mission?

Houston Parks Perfect for Your Next Picnic

There’s consensus among Houstonians that spring is the nicest season of year to spend time outside. The mercury stays below 80 degrees most days, and there’s less rain on average than during any other month, save for February. One way to take advantage of the beautiful temperatures and frequent sunny days we’ve been having is to plan a picnic and fun-filled day with friends at one of the following Houston parks.

Five Tax Deductions Renters Often Overlook

It’s probably safe to assume a majority of Americans dread Tax Day, year after year after year. Even if you’re scrambling to file your taxes before the deadline, make an effort to be as thorough as possible. You don’t have to be a homeowner to qualify for a host of nice deductions related to the way you use or furnish your home. To adopt a mindset that can help you recall and record all of your deductible expenses this year, examine these commonly overlooked tax deductions.

Four Romantic Denver Restaurants for Your Next Date Night

Denver’s restaurant scene is one of the finest in the country. Eateries serving mouthwatering food of all kinds can be found for any occasion and budget. When it’s time to plan a romantic evening for the special someone in your life, you have several great options both downtown and uptown. Here are a few Denver restaurants to consider the next time you plan a date night.

Five New South Loop Restaurants to Put on Your Radar

You’re hungry. You don’t have the ingredients to make what you crave or lack the desire to cook. And you don’t feel like eating at one of your go-to neighborhood joints. Sound familiar? If you live in one of the South Loop apartments that has recently sprung up or been converted, you may be in luck. Here are five recently opened South Loop restaurants whose food you may not have yet tried, at least not at these locations.

Essential Pet Products for Apartment Living

Today, pet-friendly apartments come equipped with amenities like dog parks, pet runs, spas, and paw washes. As a result, it’s easier to raise a happy and healthy pet in an apartment than ever before. Still, there are a handful of pet products you’ll need while living in an apartment.