By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
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By Jason Ernst
While working on a South Lake Union apartment development site on February 11, 2014, construction workers happened upon something that was unlike the dirt and rock they generally dig through: A fossilized mammoth tusk. Aware of the significance of their find and the care with which this relic from the past should be handled, the construction crew and staff at property owner AMLI Residential contacted Seattle’s Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. By afternoon on Valentine’s Day, the fragile tusk had been carefully excavated and transported via flatbed truck to the Burke Museum.
By Jason Ernst
Every March, a mixture of the world’s most beloved musical artists and talented unknowns looking for their big break, fills Austin’s numerous music halls, restaurant performance spaces, and outdoor venues as part of South by Southwest (SXSW), an affiliated set of film and music festivals. This year, well over 2,000 musicians are scheduled to perform over a six-day span that kicks off March 11 and ends March 16. SXSW Music Festival is the largest event of its kind in the world, and this year’s event should be the biggest yet. So why should you attend? We have a few reasons… […]
It has been an exciting year for college basketball fans, and we haven’t even tiptoed into the madness that March reliably brings. While watching teams you’re passionate about duke it out can be a lot of fun, it’s easy to forget to enjoy yourself. To stay calm, cool, and collected this March Madness season, take the following tips to heart as March 16 and the kickoff to March Madness 2014 approaches.
By Jason Ernst
Not long ago, we published an article packed with helpful advice for relocating from one apartment to another across town. Today, we offer advice tailored to those making much longer, across-the-country moves. Ready, set, go!
By Jason Ernst
Glendale, Calif. is a great place to live if you want to be near the action and excitement of downtown Los Angeles without having to live right in the middle of it. The city is a fascinating place with many accolades and a long history of being popular among celebrities, but Glendale is viewed as an especially attractive living option right now for a number of reasons.
St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal in Chicago. No single event that takes place in the days around the beloved Irish holiday draws a larger crowd than the city’s annual parade and river coloring, which is in its 59th year. If you are unsure what you’ll be doing to celebrate, consider attending Chicago’s 59th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Here’s why…
By Jason Ernst
Polish those trophies and roll out the red carpet because the 2014 Academy Awards are almost here! If you and your friends love to watch movies, celebrate your love for cinema together by hosting a viewing party in your luxury apartment. These sorts of events are just much more fun and exciting when people whose company you cherish are with you to to applaud the actors, directors, producers, and so many more, who wowed you at the theater.
By Jason Ernst
With origins in the Alps, fondue has been a mountain favorite in Switzerland, France, and Italy for centuries. Although it wasn’t popularized in the United States until the 1960s, this melted cheese dish has remained a hit ever since its arrival. But to many consumers, fondue is a luxury dining experience that is out of reach for all except the most special occasions. If you feel this way but wish you could experience this joy-inducing meal more often, it’s time for you to learn how to prepare fondue in the comfort of your home. In this brief guide, we will […]
By Jason Ernst
Denver and its surroundings have served as the birthplace of several blockbuster fast-casual restaurants, including Noodles & Company, Smashburger, and Chipotle Mexican Grill. While the addictive dishes cooked up by these chain restaurants can be enjoyed thousands of miles away from Denver, the mile-high-city also has a wealth of culinary perfection best enjoyed locally. If you are looking to take a break from preparing dinner and drinks in your downtown Denver apartment, head on over to one of these great LoHi neighborhood hangouts.
By Jason Ernst
Celebrated with fervor in dozens of countries around the globe, Valentine’s Day has become a holiday on which romantic partners take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life to appreciate one another and the love they share. In an age where many couples are so busy, even live-in partners can go weeks without spending quality time together, it’s nice to have a day celebrated in such a way. But the in-your-face commercialization of Valentine’s Day can make the 43 percent of the American adult population that identifies as “single” feel a bit left out. That’s right, […]