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Music lovers rejoice! Austin City Limits is back at Zilker Park for two consecutive three-day weekends. This festival inspired by the KLRU/PBS music series runs from October 5-7 and again on October 12-14, 2018. No matter what type of music you’re into, Austin City Limits has something for you. There’s a full line-up of music, local artisans selling merchandise, kids activities and tons of great food. Located just south of AMLI’s downtown Austin apartments, Zilker Park is the perfect spot to spend the weekend rocking out with the Austin skyline as the backdrop. Get your friends together and get ready to dance!  Let’s get into […]

Cool, crisp air and bright blue skies make for perfect hiking weather. The crunch of dry foliage and the lofty views of gold, red and orange foliage of the aspens is why fall is one of the best times to explore new hiking trails. There is nothing like an autumn hike up in the Rockies. Fall is our favorite hiking season—it celebrates the last of summer’s heat and the beginning of crisp, cool days. Check out these day hikes to take near Denver, all less than a two-hour drive from AMLI’s Denver apartments. Don’t forget to bring a lot of water, multiple layers and your camera for […]

Depending where you live, recycling at home can make a substantial difference to the environment for future generations. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling average is right under 30 percent nation-wide. Recycling at your apartment is a great way individuals can make a difference on both a local and global scale. Here are six tips for easy recycling at home so you can kick start your efforts and improve our planet for the better. Tip #1: Sorting Check into your city’s recycling policies to see what items can be recycled and how to go about doing it. Some cities […]

We all know that plants need sunlight to grow. So, what can you do if your apartment gets very little light during the day hours? Luckily, there are many houseplants that thrive with indirect sun or even in full shade. Adding a few houseplants brings in beauty, texture and good energy into your apartment—and it’s easy to do! Here are some of the best plants for your dark apartment. A post shared by The Sill (@thesill) on Aug 26, 2018 at 10:55am PDT Snake plant This easy-care houseplant has sword-like (or snake-like!) straight leaves and comes in a variety of sizes. Snake […]

Green Lake is one of Seattle’s most beloved parks. The lake was formed by the Vashon Glacial Ice Sheet 50,000 years ago and is now a natural preserve for hundreds of species of trees, plants, birds and water life. Located less than 4 miles west of our apartments in Ballard at AMLI Mark24, you will find Green Lake, Woodland Park and the adjacent Woodland Park Zoo. Enjoy the vast green space, go on a walk or spend the day on the water. Here’s everything you can do while spending the day at Seattle’s Green Lake. Long walks Green Lake is known for […]

Nothing compares to the beauty of our world’s underwater ecosystem. There are only a few ways to explore the depths of our oceans, and even less that can be seen without a wetsuit. Exploring on land, like at the Dallas World Aquarium, located in the historic West End District of downtown Dallas, is a great way to see sea creatures of all shapes and sizes. Just over one mile south of our apartments in Uptown Dallas at AMLI Quadrangle, The Dallas World Aquarium is where you will find all the wonder of under sea exploration. Extraordinary exhibits and fascinating marine life are just the […]

Drying clothes in your apartment can be a pain. You don’t have a big backyard to put up a clothesline and hang items out to dry. We all have thin or fragile clothing items that we wouldn’t dare put in a dryer machine. Or maybe you don’t have a dryer at all. Whatever your clothes-drying situation happens to be, we have a fantastic laundry day hack that will get your clothes dry fast, avoid damage and shrinking and that’s friendly to our planet. Drying racks are one of the smartest laundry tools you must try! There are a number of compact drying racks available that will […]

Chicago stands out as an international city with a wide range of restaurants that boast authentic takes on many types of cuisines. The Chicago empanada scene represents many different countries with the variety of empanadas available in bakeries and restaurants in the city. Empanadas—like turnovers—are made of dough and stuffed with meats, cheese, corn, or sweets then baked or fried. Whether you’re a fan of sweet or savory, there is an empanada for your taste around the AMLI Chicago luxury apartments. Here are our picks for the best empanadas in Chicago. Lito’s Empanadas Four locations in the French Market, Revival […]

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is 30 acres of lush natural area located within Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta. Despite being nestled in the heart of the city’s hustle and bustle, the gardens are a prime place to wind down after long work week. Only a 3-mile drive from the Lindberg apartments at AMLI Piedmont Heights, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has plenty of things to do and to see all year round. Attend concerts in the park, join a nature class, walk the nature preserves or discover unique plant life. Here’s what awaits at this urban oasis in Atlanta. A post shared by Atlanta Botanical […]

Providing overnight guests with a welcoming place to stay is possible no matter the size of your apartment. Even if you only have a temporary guest space with an air mattress, it doesn’t mean you can’t create a comfortable sanctuary for your friends or family to enjoy. Creating a bright and inviting haven that will impress your guests and keep them comfortable is easy. The best part is, these ideas are not expensive or hard to make a reality. Get ready to invite your friends over for a sleepover, let’s get into what you need for a perfect guest room. A […]