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AMLI MANAGEMENT COMPANY “[The Weeknd Ticket Giveaway]” Promotion Official Rules AMLI Management Company (“AMLI” or “Sponsor”) is the sponsor of the “AMLI Piedmont Heights” promotion which begins at 8:00am (CST) on April 17. , 2017, and ends at 11:59pm  (CST) on May 1, 2017 (the “Promotion Period”). To Enter:NO PURCHASE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ENTER.  You may enter to win the “The Weeknd Ticket Giveaway” promotion by submitting an original photo or video of a concert you’ve attended as a comment in reply to the Facebook contest post pinned to the top of the AMLI Piedmont Heights Facebook page. A […]

Living in an apartment has its conveniences and living in small spaces can be attractive to some. However, a few might struggle with being able to keep all of their stuff inside their apartment comfortably. For those with a lot of stuff, it takes a lot of organization and some planning to make sure that all of their things fit in their space just right. If you’ve been trying to figure out how to keep all of your possessions and keep the cozy apartment you have or move to a smaller one in a new neighborhood, here is what you can […]

You work hard during the day. You have duties to fulfill at home in the evening. If you have time, try to spend an hour or two doing something you enjoy in between. You deserve it. Readers keen on imbibing a post-work cocktail or regional craft brew, take note of these trending Seattle happy hour haunts. A post shared by AnchorheadCoffee (@anchorheadcoffee) on Mar 22, 2017 at 7:49am PDT Anchorhead Coffee Co. Anchorhead Coffee’s new-ish downtown cafe is a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from AMLI 535. Anchorhead’s sophisticated coffee is reason enough to visit. The daily hour makes it even more compelling. […]

The bánh mì sandwich is a splendid union of French and Vietnamese cuisines. Resulting from the French Colonial period in Vietnam, most renditions include French contributions like pâté, jalapeño, mayonnaise, and the baguette that encloses the sandwich, while incorporating Vietnamese ingredients such as coriander, cucumber, pickled carrots, and specially marinated meats or tofu. The marinated meat in this case is Korean though. In fact, it’s a Korean staple—bulgogi, a dish of almost purely of beef or pork that’s thinly-sliced, marinated, and grilled. Given the large influence of Southeast Asian cuisine in Seattle, it’s no wonder AMLI South Lake Union resident Melissa mashed these two culinary mainstays together […]

Austin and the Texas Hill Country are blessed with hundreds of fields and gardens where bluebonnets bloom en masse. If you’d like to admire impressive displays of the state flower and other spring blooms, visit these spots in and around Austin. In Austin Bull Creek District Park Brilliant wildflowers are in bloom at Bull Creek District Park. Bluebonnets should still have their violet coloring at the time this post goes live. Even closer to AMLI’s Allandale apartments, bluebonnets have sprouted around the bus station at Bull Creek Road and 45th Street. The wildflowers contribute a certain rare […]

Most apartment dwellers would prefer to live in a tidy space than a cluttered one. But impulse purchases, sentimental attachment, and the chance you’ll need or want to use an item after discarding it keep many of us living with more than we need. If you’d like to simplify your life, take these steps toward a more minimalist lifestyle. Brush up on minimalist philosophy One definition for minimalism is the removal of material possessions that distract you from focusing on the handful of things you value most in life. To better familiarize yourself with the concept of minimalism and how to approach […]

The Georgia countryside is naturally breathtaking. Lush and verdant landscape covers much of the region. Cascading waterfalls and awe-inspiring mountain gorges abound an hour or two’s drive from Atlanta. For a large capital city, metro Atlanta is home to some impressive natural treasures. Here are five bucolic and serene Atlanta locales where you can enjoy a nature retreat. Kirkwood Urban Forest Community Garden Managed by members of Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood, this unique seven-acre green space is an urban paradise. Walking trails meander through hardwood forest, along a spring-fed creek, and across a frog pond. It’s hard to fathom the land […]

Flagler Village, a neighborhood just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, is preparing for its day in the sun. Since Flagler Arts & Technology (FAT) Village was developed in 2000, its planners have worked to make it a more desirable place to work, live, and play. An eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, work spaces, and state-of-the-art apartment communities have attracted millennials and creatives to the neighborhood in droves, and more promising projects are underway. Here’s a closer look at the forces giving Flagler Village its growing star power. Arts and culture Over the past half-decade, Flagler Village has transformed into Fort […]

The clouds might be out for most of the month, but as we inch toward summer, the days continue to grow warmer and warmer. For those of us in the southernmost states, a steady stream of sunny 70- and 80-degree days already dot the calendar. Everywhere this month though, we see the first outdoor festivals of the year begin to creep into our weekend plans as well as a host of events to enjoy indoors for when rain decides to fall. Atlanta April 1: Pillow Fight International Pillow Fight Day isn’t just for kids. People around the world gather in parks […]

A chef’s knife may well be the most important and useful tool in your kitchen. Some culinary experts like Anthony Bourdain even recommend throwing out your entire knife block in favor of a single sharp, effective chef’s knife. Efficient, versatile, and easy to use, these high-quality knives save cooks loads of time and energy on food prep. But in order to maintain the sharpness that makes slicing and dicing with a chef’s knife effortless, the knife must be properly cared for. Use correctly Proper cutting is key to keeping a knife’s blade sharp. Sliding a knife through ingredients you’re chopping or dicing is […]