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Whatever your favorite holiday food is, there is probably a way to make it vegan. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving celebration, it’s important to prepare a menu that accommodates your guest’s dietary restrictions. Whether you have a few vegan friends or you are one yourself, we have a list of vegan comfort foods that will be sure to please even the heartiest of carnivores. Hold the meat and dairy—here are a few Thanksgiving dishes for your vegan friends.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sierra (@nutritional_foodie) on Dec 19, 2016 at 6:53pm PST Sweet potato casserole […]

Tea customs around the world may vary, but the practice of brewing and drinking this timeless beverage is an ancient art rich with history and steeped in tradition. Tea rooms in Denver serve up caffeinated and herbal teas to suit every tea drinker. Whether you’re looking for the traditional high tea experience or would prefer to catch up with friends in a more informal atmosphere, there’s a tea room to match your interests. Located all around AMLI’s Denver apartments, here are just a few of the best tea rooms in Denver.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

The autumn chill has been in the air in Chicago for a while now, which always reminds us that the holidays are right around the corner. There are many events going on around AMLI’s Chicago apartments and most of them are free! The majority of these events are taking place in Millennium Park and the surrounding areas this season, and it all kicks off in November. While there is a literal plethora of things to do in the city during the holiday season, here are just a few classic events not to miss. Be sure to catch all these quintessential 2018 […]

Many of us spend the majority of our free time at home in the living room. It’s the place to relax after a long work day or where you can host your friends and family for game night. Coffee tables usually have a dominant place in the living room and it’s important that they look great while also being highly functional. Styling an aesthetically pleasing coffee table in your apartment is easy as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. Here are some of our fashionable tips for styling a coffee table.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

AMLI recently partnered with Austin’s Habitat for Humanity to donate all our older model appliances, cabinets and more as part of our recent renovations at AMLI South Shore. These items will be available for Austinites to purchase at a steep discount from the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore in St. Edwards. Anything that can’t be resold will be recycled and saved from joining the average 5,500+ tons of waste that enters the Travis County landfills every single day, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. By the end of this year alone, AMLI will have donated an estimated 20,000 in items just from […]

The holidays are right around the corner and there’s never been a better time to check out the sparkling lights during Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden. See over half a million lights formed in the shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals and waterfalls—all set in the natural beauty of the gardens. Located just a short drive from AMLI’s Seattle apartment rentals, a trip to the Garden d’Lights is a great way to put you into the holiday spirit. This display runs from Saturday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, and includes both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here’s what to expect […]

It’s another contest in the books for AMLI Residential! Arguably, the most important aspect of any home is its location. Location, location, location, they say. So, that’s what we focused on for this year’s contest. It’s not every day that you get to pick up and go enjoy the outside world around you, but it remains among the biggest reasons for living where you do. It’s the shops. The restaurants. The ambiance. The mountains and the beach and the forest. Hopefully, you were able to enjoy some warm time outdoors before winter arrives. And for those of you located where the […]

Craving dessert? No problem! South Florida has a plethora of great places to get your fill of cakes, pies, pastries and ice cream as long as you know where to look. There is sugary goodness located throughout the area surrounding AMLI’s Southeast Florida apartments and we’ve picked some of our favorite spots to indulge! Here is our list of the most mouthwatering dessert spots in South Florida.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (@fdpies) on Sep 7, 2018 at 1:16pm PDT Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop 2818 N. Miami Ave. This bakery specializes in pies, […]

Whoever says you need a large space to have a fun party with your friends is in for a surprise. The trick to throwing an epic Halloween party in your cozy apartment is all about optimizing your place in brilliant ways. Don’t get overwhelmed thinking about entertaining in an apartment—embrace it! Grab your costume and get ready to be the host this fall season. Here are a few Halloween party hacks when you live in a small apartment.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sandi + Shalia (@thespoiledhome) on Sep 14, 2018 at 3:23pm PDT Set […]

November always feels like the beginning of the holiday season. There’s a lot going on around AMLI’s luxury apartments this November that you won’t want to miss out on. We took a dive into what’s happening and found a whole lot of Thanksgiving events, food and drink festivals, cultural markets to other seasonal activities. Let’s get right into what’s going on this November. Atlanta Nov. 6-11: West Side Story Catch the West Side Story musical—about true love, inspired by Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet and set in 1950’s New York City. The play showcases local Atlanta talent putting on the show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. […]