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We’re more than happy to announce that AMLI on Riverside has recently achieved LEED Gold certification. AMLI on Riverside is one of the newest sustainability-focused luxury apartment communities in the Las Colinas area of Irving, TX. Attaining LEED Gold status has been a goal at AMLI on Riverside since its inception. The community is designed to use 32-percent less energy and 22-percent less water than most apartment buildings of its size, and incorporates healthy, sustainable building materials to ensure a safe living environment for residents and the neighborhood at-large. The building also utilizes premium-quality air filters and state-of-the-art ventilation to […]

Situated in Pleasant Valley, Camarillo is surrounded by mountains and hills that feel tailor-made for hiking. Wilderness trails can be reached from central Camarillo in as few as ten minutes. Drive for a half hour, and you can reach the trailheads for several first-class hikes. Here are several popular hiking trails of varying lengths and intensity near Camarillo. Bridlewood Trail This 6.4-mile loop offers an easy and accessible escape from the chaos of urban life. The trail’s access point at Santa Rosa Road and E. Las Posas Road is just a 15-minute drive from AMLI Spanish Hills. Located in the […]

Landing your dream apartment is never easy. In competitive apartment markets like Dallas’, it can be especially challenging. Hone in on desirable neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, Oak Lawn, and Uptown, and the challenge grows even greater. But with the right tools and a bit of perseverance, you can secure your first-choice apartment or an appealing alternative. If you have your eyes on an apartment you hope to secure or are looking to find and move into your dream apartment, follow these words of wisdom. Start early In most competitive rental markets, starting the apartment hunting process a few months before you […]

Mindfulness can be defined as a state of conscious awareness for the present and nonjudgmental acceptance of what one feels and experiences. Mindful living has profound and far-reaching physical and psychological benefits. If you’re looking to be less reactive and access the inner peace that exists deep within your soul, adopt the following habits. 1. Act with intention Doing without thinking is commonplace for many tasks in today’s society. But when you think about everything you do, acting deliberately and in line with your goals and values, you live a more meaningful life. Instead of just going with the flow […]

February was unseasonably warm in most parts of the country this year, and it looks like spring is coming early. The season will have sprung in most places well before its official date of March 20. Many of these events are right to have winter squarely in the rear view mirror and focus on the fun happening outside rather than in. Let’s hope the good weather holds while the spring rains are still on their way. Atlanta March 4: Oyster and Crawfish Festival For the 14th year, Park Tavern hosts its annual Oyster and Crawfish Festival featuring New Orleans-style cuisine, […]

When it comes to happy hour, Denver’s bars and restaurants don’t joke around. You shouldn’t either. With so many options to choose from, stick to establishments that won’t weaken their pours or pull other stops to deter you from pulling up a stool. Here are several Denver happy hours you can count on to do the job right. Appaloosa Grill For a 16th Street Mall mainstay, Appaloosa Grill is always affordable. During happy hour, however, drinks at this joint become a downright bargain. PBRs are , local drafts , and select wines . Appaloosa Grill is a 15-minute walk or short […]

The sense that you belong to and are part of a community is comforting to feel. Unfortunately, attaining that sense of belonging is not always easy. If you’ve recently moved to a new city or experienced a major change, like the end of a long relationship or the transition from university to the working world, feeling that sense of belonging will take some effort. If Chicago is the place you call home at present, here are some tips that can help you feel you belong. Many of them can be applied to life in other parts of the country. Learn […]

In what room of your apartment do you pass most of your waking hours? If you invite guests into your apartment and they only see one room, which is it? For most of us, the answer to both questions is the same: the living room. Because of this, it’s especially important for your apartment living room to feel inviting, warm, and welcoming. Invest in comfortable furniture A comfortable arm chair or sofa can make an otherwise uninviting living room feel very welcoming to a guest. A guest who spends five minutes sitting in a comfortable living room chair may leave your apartment […]

Living in a world where few consumers take the environment into account when shopping, it’s easy to feel like your efforts don’t accomplish much. But environmentally conscious shopping truly does make a difference. Not only do eco-friendly purchases lower your carbon footprint, they also shape manufacturing, packaging, and transport decisions that further impact the environment. If you aspire to be a greener consumer, here are ten rules to live by. 1. Say no to plastic Keep a cloth tote or other reusable bag in your purse, briefcase, backpack, or car at all times. This way, you’ll never have to carry […]

The City of Weird is home to an outsized number of high-quality breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and doughnut vendors. If doughnuts drive you crazy and not just because of their sugar content, Austin is a great place to live. If you’re fairly new to Austin or the Austin doughnut circuit, here’s a list of residents’ favorite doughnut shops to guide you on your quest to find the city’s best doughnut. A photo posted by Gourdough’s (@gourdoughspublichouse) on Oct 8, 2016 at 6:06pm PDT Gourdough’s Gourdough’s fits right in in a city that strives to stay weird. The Fat Elvis dessert doughnut is […]