AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Spending time in the hospital can be hard on anyone; but for sick and injured children who have hardly ever spent a night away from home or their families, it can be especially difficult. It’s the knowledge of this and desire to make long-term hospital stays more comfortable for children on which Dec My Room was founded at Texas Children’s Hospital in South Central Houston in 2007. In the years since, the organization has expanded to other hospitals in Houston, as well as to others in Texas and around the country. A non-profit that provides volunteers with the opportunity to make […]

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup is the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world. This year, half of humanity is expected to tune in to at least one match. The 209 FIFA member countries have already duked it out for a the chance to compete in the 2014 World Cup Finals, with the playing field now narrowed down to 32 teams. Between June 12 and July 13, they will compete for the 13.5 pound, 18-karat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy; cash prizes; and,most importantly, bragging rights as the world’s reigning soccer champion for the next four […]

With the development of the new Amazon campus and the February find of an eight-foot mammoth tusk, South Lake Union has received considerable press in recent months. The neighborhood, considered one of the more desirable places to live near downtown Seattle, is home to a wealth of fine living and dining areas, as well as educational facilities and cultural centers. One of the Seattle neighborhood’s newest luxury apartment communities is AMLI South Lake Union, an amenity-rich complex that happens to be where the tusk of LuLu, the South Lake Union mammoth, was found. Some of the features and amenities that you […]

A brand-new festival is making waves on the eastern shores of Dallas’ White Rock Lake. At long last, a conduit through which independent artists in Dallas can gain the exposure they are looking for. The Dallas Indie Festival will be held at the historic Bath House Cultural Center June 19 to 22. You can expect the following at the highly-anticipated four-day event…

No matter the occasion, picking out a gift for dad can be a challenging endeavor. Finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day, when all the attention is on dad and the pressure is on to deliver a present that will be well-received, is notoriously difficult. Before you spend hours scouring for the perfect gift, read through some ideas to get inspired, then set out in search of or handcraft what your father will appreciate.

Every apartment needs a little makeover from time to time. If you haven’t made any changes to your home decor this year, then it’s  time to give it a fresh look. Improving an apartment home’s atmosphere doesn’t  require any structural changes or expensive purchases. It does, however, require a creative mind and a little bit of effort. To remake your living space without breaking the bank or carrying out any major renovations, give the following projects a shot.

The time of year for concerts in parks and other outdoor venues is here, and  the Free Press Summer Festival is just around the corner. If you’re free this weekend and are particularly fond of Zedd, Vampire Weekend, or Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, then  Eleanor Tinsley Park in Downtown Houston’s Fourth Ward is where you need to be. For a rundown of what you can expect, just keep reading.

It may lie just 25 miles northwest of downtown Denver, but Boulder, Colo. is hardly overshadowed by its larger neighbor to the south. Known for its world-class university, dynamic economy, and idyllic setting in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a popular destination. Contributing to the famously high quality of life the city’s residents enjoy is a wealth of local shops and restaurants, many of which are located on or near historic Pearl Street. If you are planning a day trip or want to get out of your apartment […]

You love your pet and wherever you go, he or she goes with. But pet-friendly apartments aren’t always easy to come by. However, over the past several years, a number of developers have helped to buck this trend by constructing apartments that provide an amenable living environment for dogs, cats, and pet owners alike. While some of these apartment communities allow pets, they don’t have amenities that cater to them. They are more tolerant than pet-friendly. Good news for pet owners is apartment developers (ahem…such as AMLI) have realized your furry friend is a special part of your family and are tailoring […]

Summer in Chicago is one of my favorite seasons. Yes, that means winter and sub-zero temperatures are finally over, but it also means it’s time for festivals! I’m guessing you’ve all heard of the Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, and maybe even the Blues Festival. I’m not going to go into those. Chicago is a neighborhood city and there’s so much more to explore than just the downtown area (as us Chicagoans like to call it, The Loop). Here are a few of my favorite neighborhood festivals you won’t want to miss this summer.