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Once a city in its own right, Ballard is a Seattle neighborhood that retains a strong sense of identity. This is in large part because of Ballard’s unique history and distinguished culture as a thriving commercial center made up predominantly of Scandinavian settlers. These Nordic Settlers gave Ballard a heritage stamped by hard work, collective consciousness, and a live-and-let-live mentality. They also gave the area numerous attractions, such as Golden Gardens, still popular among residents looking to enjoy their downtime. We share some of the most important and influential moments from the neighborhood’s historical timeline.

Abundant in natural beauty, fresh air, and active, eco-conscious residents, Boulder, Colo. and nearby communities meet all the criteria for someone looking for modern-day green living. But green living is about more than just eating healthy. So we’ve highlighted a few of the other characteristics that attract those seeking a green lifestyle to the Boulder area. Residents looking to get in touch with nature and environmentally responsible readers considering a move to the Denver-Boulder-Broomfield area should familiarize themselves with these hallmarks of the area’s green scene.

Could your apartment decor benefit from a lustrous change? Are you a crafty individual with a touch of free time you’d like to spend exercising your creative energy? If your answer to both of these questions is a resounding “yes,” you won’t have to spend money on new decor for your luxury apartment home. A brief visit to your favorite crafts and fabrics shop and a few hours spent working can help you transform something you already own into a gold-clad masterpiece. Tastefully introduce bling to your apartment’s decor with one of these three DIY gold leaf decor projects.

Few American landmarks are as recognizable as the giant white letters that spell “Hollywood”  and mark the world’s film production capital. The hills of Hollywood have plenty to offer aside from the Hollywood sign, but it’s  always a treat to see this cultural icon that has appeared in no fewer than 70 films and dozens of popular musical hits. If you’re  a Southern California apartment resident who loves to get out and about and has yet to glimpse the Hollywood sign on a hike near the Hollywood Hills, make plans to visit Runyon Canyon. Here are a few of the highlights of […]

Weekend warriors living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, take note! The autumn mud run season is underway. Over the next three months, there are opportunities to participate in mud runs and obstacle courses in North Texas almost every single weekend. Regardless of whether you are an experienced professional with a dozen successful mud run finishes under your belt or you want to dart and dash through mud and slime for the first time, at least one of the following mud runs is perfect for you.

The design of a room impacts the mood and productivity of those who spend time in it. While a dimly lit bedroom with blackout window treatments serves a purpose for those who like to sleep in late or those who can’t sleep in luminous environments, nobody aspires to have a dark living room. Two ways to introduce light into your living room are to maximize the natural light coming in from the outside and to invest in and strategically arrange lighting fixtures. If you want to brighten up your living room without physically introducing more light, here are several decorating tricks you can […]

All good pet owners care a great deal about their furry friends’ well-being. It was once seen as nearly impossible, if not downright cruel, to raise a pet in a downtown Chicago apartment home, but the Windy City is actually pet-friendly. And with today’s pet-friendly apartments, parks, restaurants, event spaces, and so much more, it’s possible for some apartment-dwelling pups to live as happily, healthily, and comfortably as they would if they had 100 acres of countryside to roam free. Here are some great ways to enjoy an urban lifestyle with your pet.

Alpharetta, Ga. has plenty to offer its residents. Among them is, without a doubt, some of the most excellent food truck grub in the greater Atlanta area. Each Thursday for the past three and a half months, hundreds of downtown Alpharetta apartment residents and others from around the area have congregated on Old Roswell St. to enjoy truck-prepared meals. Live music fills the air and a sense of  genuine contentment is palpable as attendees enjoy their food, the weather, and good company. For everything you need to know about Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley, continue reading below.

Jazz music is enjoying something of a revival throughout many parts of the country, and West Palm Beach apartment residents can experience the fruits of it live and for free on the third Friday of every month! Jazz on the Palm, which is held at the Meyer Amphitheater at Centennial Square, is an excellent way to enjoy the incomparable West Palm Beach waterfront and the serenading notes of jazz music at the same time. With an idyllic setting, talented jazz musicians, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the event has a lot going for it.

Rated one of the top ten summer road trips in the country by Shape Magazine, For a drive of 150 miles that doesn’t pass through any major urban areas if the most direct route is taken, the journey from Houston to Austin offers some pretty enticing pit stop options, not to mention some wonderful views. The next time you make the trek from your luxury apartment in Houston to Austin’s capital city or vice versa and  want to break up your road trip with a meal or some gift shopping, stop at one of the following along-the-way highlights.