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Rapidly developing East Austin has been a darling of artists and other creatives for a good two decades now. Today, the neighborhood has some of the best contemporary art installations in the city, and not just during the annual East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) event. If you’re in the market for some new artwork or just want to get your modern art fix, visit these free East side art galleries. A post shared by Big Medium (@bigmediumaustin) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:26am PDT Big Medium With all the work Big Medium puts into organizing EAST, the West Austin Studio Tour, […]

Georgia’s barbecue culture has been influenced by those of the Carolinas, Kansas, and Texas. Whereas most barbecue sauces have one primary base (mustard, tomato, or vinegar), Georgia’s barbecue sauces tend to incorporate all three. If you love BBQ sauce, hot sauce, or hot BBQ sauce, try these ten regional sauces. 1. Atlanta’s Burning Hot Sauce This Chipotle-based hot sauce has a kick that won’t leave you panting for ten minutes while you wait for your mouth to cool down. It’s a staple in Atlanta hot sauce variety and gift packs. 2. Braswell’s Molasses BBQ Sauce Jams, jellies, preserves, and sauces are […]

Does the quest to keep your apartment organized and tidy feel like a never-ending battle? Rather than ramp up existing efforts to eliminate clutter from you’re life, think about what you’re not doing. This is where the key to your dilemma likely lies. Kick these common clutter-forming habits to live in a truly clutter-free apartment. 1. Having no foundation Without an effective organization system in place, it’s hard to make a space clutter-free. You need a designated storage space for nearly everything worth keeping in your apartment. You should also have at least one junk drawer or cabinet, for small possessions […]

Summer isn’t over just quite yet, but the end is nigh. Catch the last of the year’s festivals, along with a good helping of food-related events as the temperatures begin to crawl back down. See below for this month’s round-up of the best happenings and things to do in all nine cities where AMLI’s luxury apartments are. Atlanta Aug. 12: Atlanta Wine Festival “No kids, no babies, no pets,” this strictly 21+ event states. If that sounds good to you, stop by and sample from over 50 different wines and enjoy live music. If wine isn’t your friends’ or significant […]

The Venice of South Florida is a superb place to live, with plenty of opportunities for residents to enjoy themselves on days off. On days you feel like going further afield than the Riverwalk or Fort Lauderdale Beach, there are several enticing and exciting places you can drive for the day. Here are five day trip destinations within two hours’ drive of AMLI Flagler Village. The Florida Everglades The tropical wetlands of South Florida we call the Everglades are an ecological treasure. The area’s subtropical plants, hardwood forests, and vast marshlands teem with wildlife abundant and endangered. Dozens of exotic bird […]

Obsessed with LaCroix? Congratulations, join the club. If you like cocktails and have yet to try LaCroix mixed with something else, allow this post to inspire you to change that. Even if you don’t love the sensationally popular sparkling water, you might really enjoy these LaCroix cocktails. Apricot Aperol spritz A pleasant summer afternoon or evening drink, the Aperol spritz is a smooth, light Italian cocktail that has only recently become popular in the United States. The classic recipe calls for one part Aperol, 3 parts sparkling wine, a dash of club soda, and a grapefruit or orange peel for garnish. […]

The Dallas skyline, characterized by the “green” Bank of America Plaza, Renaissance Tower, and Fountain Place, is one worthy of admiration. Whether you’d rather admire the entire skyline from afar or a stretch of it from downtown, here are 10 Dallas rooftops where you can appreciate it an apertif, bite to eat, or digestiv. 32 Degree Rooftop Bar If you like your beer well-chilled, you’ll probably like 32 degrees. This Plano bar, located above Urban Pizzeria, pours beer from its taps at freezing temperatures. Select liquors are served at temperatures below zero, and enjoyed over views of the entire Dallas skyline […]

With consumer concern for environmental sustainability rising, products made using eco-friendly materials and practices have greater appeal than ever. Earth-minded consumers vote with their wallets, and oftentimes convince friends, relatives, and coworkers to do the same. If environmental stewardship is something you admire and wish to reward, you can feel good about shopping at these eco-friendly companies. 1. Columbia Sportswear Major outdoor apparel manufacturer Columbia is making increasingly sustainable clothing. One example is the OutDry Extreme Eco Jacket, made from 100% recycled materials. In seven flagship Columbia stores, consumers who bring in any brand of clothing to recycle are eligible […]

Few people enjoy cleaning, but it’s something we’ve all got to do to keep our apartments in order and the air quality high. If you want to do a thorough job of cleaning your apartment, be sure to give attention to these oft-neglected details the next time you clean. Air vents Living in a rental apartment, you may not be responsible for changing your air filters. You should, however, wipe the vents clean with a dust rag from time to time. This prevents dust from dispersing throughout your apartment whenever your heating or cooling unit turns on. It should also help […]