AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Every apartment needs a little makeover from time to time. If you haven’t made any changes to your home decor this year, then it’s  time to give it a fresh look. Improving an apartment home’s atmosphere doesn’t  require any structural changes or expensive purchases. It does, however, require a creative mind and a little bit of effort. To remake your living space without breaking the bank or carrying out any major renovations, give the following projects a shot.

The time of year for concerts in parks and other outdoor venues is here, and  the Free Press Summer Festival is just around the corner. If you’re free this weekend and are particularly fond of Zedd, Vampire Weekend, or Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, then  Eleanor Tinsley Park in Downtown Houston’s Fourth Ward is where you need to be. For a rundown of what you can expect, just keep reading.

It may lie just 25 miles northwest of downtown Denver, but Boulder, Colo. is hardly overshadowed by its larger neighbor to the south. Known for its world-class university, dynamic economy, and idyllic setting in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a popular destination. Contributing to the famously high quality of life the city’s residents enjoy is a wealth of local shops and restaurants, many of which are located on or near historic Pearl Street. If you are planning a day trip or want to get out of your apartment […]

You love your pet and wherever you go, he or she goes with. But pet-friendly apartments aren’t always easy to come by. However, over the past several years, a number of developers have helped to buck this trend by constructing apartments that provide an amenable living environment for dogs, cats, and pet owners alike. While some of these apartment communities allow pets, they don’t have amenities that cater to them. They are more tolerant than pet-friendly. Good news for pet owners is apartment developers (ahem…such as AMLI) have realized your furry friend is a special part of your family and are tailoring […]

Creative, informative, and progressive, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the most talked about events of its kind in all of North America. As is the case every year, SIFF is highly anticipated. Still, there is reason to believe this year’s festival will be even more special than most. Here’s a look at the reasons why you should carve some time out of your schedule between May 15 and June 8 to attend a SIFF event…or 10.

Making your bed each morning requires just a bit of time and effort, but at a time of day when we have little time or energy to spare. If you think it doesn’t really matter whether you make your bed or not because nobody but you sees it and it gets messed up each night anyway is logical, but the logic behind this argument is somehow flawed. Prioritizing making your bed and working it into your morning routine may benefit you in the following ways.

Traveling is a common passion, and the pursuit of travel has grown increasingly accessible to many individuals within whom this passion lies. As more and more people travel, entrepreneurs and travel experts work to fill any niche that opens for new and/or improved services. One example is the myriad accommodation options available abroad. One option that has become especially popular over the past several years is the short-term apartment rental. If you are making preparations to travel for business or pleasure and would like to enjoy the benefits that come with having your own apartment while you are away, this […]

All winter long, you’ve made do with hardy produce that can grow in any season. Now that things have warmed up a bit, you can be pickier about your source of food. If you live in or near Alpharetta, Ga., the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market is a great place for you to do this.

Settled by Norwegians during the latter part of the 19th century, Ballard retains considerable Scandinavian influence to this day. This Nordic influence can be detected in the Scandinavian architecture that dots Ballard’s streets. The time of year at which Ballard’s Norwegian influence is most pronounced, however, is during the summer. Summer is festival season in Ballard, and many of the Seattle neighborhood’s praiseworthy summer events have a distinctly Nordic air about them.