AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

A few months ago, we published a post on some apartment updates that can make a big impact on your home’s design without putting your lease at risk. It proved popular enough that we’ve decided to feature a few more easy DIY projects that can freshen up the look and feel of your apartment rental without making any permanent structural changes.

When Lara Sepulveda entered her dog, Beau, in the AMLI Paw-parazzi Pet Photo Contest last year, she wrote that he made “AMLI home by getting into the Halloween spirit and chewing on a pumpkin of course!” The accompanying picture showed Beau posing adorably, pumpkin in paw, which immediately won the hearts of judges and secured himself a regional win. We caught up with Beau’s human, Lara, to find out more about his life in Ballard, a cozy little neighborhood in the northwest of Seattle. Read on to get the scoop on Beau’s couch snuggling, rise of Instagram stardom and AMLI Mark 24 […]

For serious thrift store junkies, there’s hardly a better place to live than Austin, Texas. Proudly identifying as the country’s capital of weird, Austin is exactly the type of place where you’d expect to find a thriving second-hand shopping industry. What drives this beloved hobby is very different from person to person. For some, it’s the thrill of the chase. They love the hunt involved in carefully combing through piles of random things looking for that unique, must-have treasure. For others, second-hand is the only way they can afford to dress in high-end designer fashions that are too expensive new. And others just […]

Deep Ellum is a Texas neighborhood located in East Dallas known for its high concentration of first-rate nightlife. These entertainment options make this a popular location for renters since there’s never a shortage of things to do. Here are some venues worth checking out.

For most apartment dwellers, rent constitutes a larger share of a month’s budget than any other expense category. With so much money going toward housing, it’s important to make sure you’re taking advantage of all your apartment has to offer. If you’d like to maximize your rent dollars, here are several suggestions that may help.

Laundry day. Some of us dread it. Others find it therapeutic. Regardless of how you feel about the day you clean the clothes that have been piling up in your hamper for weeks, there is a way for you to feel better about how you wash them. Follow these easy tips to make laundry day a part of your green living routine. Use Eco-Friendly Detergent A few years ago, you might have had to go out of your way to find a green laundry detergent. Today, brands like Method, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Seventh Generation are available in most supermarkets. Eco-friendly […]

As a haven for outdoor recreation, the Denver metropolitan area is a magnet for weekend warriors and other active types. While one might assume skiing and snowboarding have a monopoly on wintertime sports, enthusiasts know that hiking has no off season. Many trails and its views are even more beautiful with a coat of snow and some hikers even enjoy the added challenge the cold weather brings. Here are four recommendations for winter hiking trails that will have you dusting off your snowshoes in no time.

Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is known for its cozy cafes, delightful restaurants, and fun nightlife. Not surprisingly, it’s also one of the Seattle neighborhoods with the highest density of brunch spots. The next time you’re looking to catch up with friends over a slow, tasty meal on a Saturday or Sunday morning, consider one of these beloved Capitol Hill brunch spots.

You can usually predict a voracious reader the minute you walk into their home. Their beloved passion is on display in bookshelves, built-ins and even in thoughtfully constructed piles on coffee tables or nightstands. For these people, books are an essential part of apartment decorating, and organizing their collection is highly personal. A well organized bookshelf means one can revisit a favorite book quickly, reference a classic in seconds, and effortlessly lend a paperback to a friend. That is the great joy of books. To organize the bookshelf of your dreams, browse these ideas for inspiration on how to get started.

It’s 7 AM. You have to be at work by 8:30. That train ride into the city is going to be long and unproductive if you don’t get your caffeine fix. If you don’t have a go-to coffee shop near your Chicagoland apartment or you are looking to switch things up, here are a few suggestions for your next morning pick-me-up.