By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life
By Jason Ernst
1. Take the Stairs Do you live in an elevator-equipped apartment community? Rather than catching a lift to your floor, take the steps whenever you do not have too much to carry. Stair climbing works several muscles in your legs and is a great way to burn calories and get fit. If you live on the first floor or do not have an elevator, elect to take the stairs rather than an escalator or elevator at work, shopping malls, airports, and elsewhere when practical. 2. Shape Up Your Home We don’t mean clean up, although housecleaning is a great way to […]
By Jason Ernst
Safe, friendly, and with a thriving economy, Frisco is a great place for young professionals and families who are looking to enjoy all that the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer without being too close to the hustle and bustle that comes with living downtown. If you are moving to the area or looking to relocate to a luxury apartment farther north, check out AMLI at the Ballpark, one of our newest and most unique properties. Highlights of this Frisco apartment community include: Proximity to the Ballpark (and other stuff…) How would you react if somebody told you that […]
Home to a beautiful skyline, a thriving cultural scene, and the world’s busiest airport for 15 years running, the Atlanta Metropolitan area certainly has a lot to offer. Not all of the city’s jewels are made of concrete and steel, however. Atlanta boasts a network of parks that provide luxury apartment residents of all ages and recreational persuasions with a place to enjoy nature without having to get out of the city. Atlanta Botanical Garden Incorporated in 1976, Atlanta’s Botanical Garden is home to one of the nation’s finest collections of plants and flowers, maintained for purposes of public education […]
By Jason Ernst
If you live in Dallas, you’ve heard of it. You’ve probably been on it. Perhaps you’ve already been using it to stay in shape. If you are an active individual who is moving to the Dallas area, you may be acquainted with and looking forward to utilizing it to help you meet your fitness goals. It may have a reputation for being a place to avoid late at night when you are all alone; but in all other regards, the Katy Trail offers cyclists, joggers, rollerbladers, and walkers with a little slice of natural heaven in the midst of the […]
By Jason Ernst
Your bedroom is a sanctuary, and you should treat it as such. Unless another part of your apartment is begging for a design touch-up, you should concentrate your creative energy on making your bedroom a more livable place this spring. Some bold ideas that can help you spice up your bedroom’s look and feel when you embark on this project include: Introduce the Natural As the place where we start and finish each day, drifting off into a restorative sleep that we hope will help us wake up in a better mood the next, it is appropriate to complement the […]
Apartment hunting can be a fun and exciting process, but it helps to be prepared. If you start the process with knowledge of what it is you are looking for, things will run more smoothly and you are likely to be more satisfied with the apartment home you choose. Regardless of whether you are searching for an apartment for the first time or the tenth, you should pay close attention to the following details. Location Location is important to just about everyone, but not always for the same reasons. What is your ideal neighborhood? Do you want to be a […]
By Jason Ernst
Architects, homeowners, and apartment dwellers are in agreement that the kitchen is the most important room in just about any home. While apartment kitchens vary in shape and size, they do tend to be a bit on the smaller side. If you are looking to make your kitchen feel spacious and use it as if it were, you have come to the right place. Separated by category, here are some helpful tips that can make your kitchen feel so warm and functional you will rarely even think about its size. Décor From rifling through the newspaper over a morning cup […]
By Jason Ernst
If you are sick and tired of the cold, try your hand at one of the following recipes to comfort your body and warm your soul.
By Jason Ernst
You have recently moved into a luxury apartment unit. It’s spotless. It came equipped with all of the amenities that you consider central to a life marked by comfort and convenience. Really, it’s everything you could have asked for. There’s just one problem—it doesn’t feel as much like your space as it could. With the following apartment decorating tips, you can give your apartment some personality and make it feel like home! First Things First: “What Can I Do?” Before you get started on your apartment decorating project, it is important to know what parameters you are working with. Different […]
By Jason Ernst
Moving into a new apartment is a major life event, and it deserves to be celebrated as such. Once you’re all moved in and your apartment is fully furnished and decorated, you should celebrate the success of your move and start your life in your new apartment in the company of close friends and new neighbors. Here are some tips that will help make the first gathering you have in your new apartment home a success. Decorating/Preparing Your Space Part of the point of a housewarming party is for a host to showcase his or her new living quarters. When […]