By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you already know your eyes will be bombarded by hearts, chocolates, and all things red every time you walk into a store. You also know, from experience, none of these strategically placed Valentine’s Day gifts are going to cut it this year, at least not independent of some thoughtful, more personalized gift. Now we don’t know your significant other and can’t promise anything on this list will make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him or her, but we have chosen a few special gifts with broad, uni-sex appeal that might be […]
By Jason Ernst
Depending on the climate you live in, you may consider winter to be bleak, dreary, and downright cold. But by embracing the excuse the season gives us to cozy up at (and sometimes away from) home, you can beat the winter blues and stay comfortable all season long. Here are some things you can do to make your luxury apartment a cozier place for the winter.
By Jason Ernst
One of the only experiences more enjoyable than feeling like a kid again for a few hours is feeling like a kid who has all of the creativity and talent you’ve accumulated throughout your life. When you sit down for an arts and crafts session with your friends, some inspiring music, and your favorite beverage, you can experience exactly this. With a little planning and the right supplies, you can transform your luxury apartment into a creative pop-up art studio. Here are some tips to help you plan a fantastic craft party.
By Jason Ernst
Summer is a time for slimming down, soaking up the sun, and devouring the abundance of healthy produce that Mother Nature provides for us. Winter, historically, has been a time to do the opposite. If you’ve emerged from the holiday season feeling slightly “jollier” and not as healthy as you could be, you may be anxious for the return of garden salads and fresh fruit. But just because you can’t find fresh strawberries, watermelon, sweet corn, tomatoes, or zucchini at every grocer like you can in the summer, doesn’t mean you have to derive the bulk of your nutrition from […]
As temperatures drop and days get noticeably shorter, our bodies produce more melatonin and we tend to feel lethargic, grow less active, and feel less upbeat. If you identify with the winter blues and would like to feel just as enthusiastic about life during winter as you do in the summer, here are seven ways to find that positive groove of yours in spite of the lack of sunlight and warmth.
By Jason Ernst
There are several reasons why people move from one side of town to another. From a growing family to a job relocation to adding a pet to your household to upgrading from a studio to a one- or two-bedroom apartment. No matter your reason for packing up and reshuffling to a new part of town, this guide can help you move in an efficient, low-stress, and organized fashion.
By Jason Ernst
Green living is a hot trend, and for many consumers it means much more than reducing, reusing, and recycling to curb their carbon footprint. Many environmentally-minded individuals want to live in a home optimized for energy efficiency and built using eco-friendly practices and materials. If green living is something you identify with and you’re looking for a Chicago rental apartment, check out the green initiatives made during the design and construction of AMLI Evanston and AMLI River North. What Both Chicago Communities Offer AMLI Residential has a strong commitment to the environment, a fact evidenced by the eco-friendly design and […]
By Jason Ernst
With a rich history, beautiful architecture, and culinary delights that rank among Europe’s finest, Vienna is an easy city to fall in love with. If you’ve been thinking about visiting, this brief travel guide can give you an idea of what you can expect from the City of Music and Dreams. Getting Around Vienna Vienna was beautifully designed and has had clever city planners who created one of the most efficient, all-encompassing public transportation networks in the world. Intercity trains, computer trains, underground trains, buses, and trolleys connect the parts of Vienna to make commuting and getting around as quick […]
Archaeological findings in present-day Guatemala suggest Mayans were drinking some derivative of what we affectionately call “hot cocoa” some 1,500 years ago. Introduced to Europe by Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes, this warming New World drink was an instant hit among members of the Spanish aristocracy. It would still be a couple of centuries before hot chocolate made the transition from luxury item to accessible winter beverage, but cocoa fever had already started to settle in. Today, hot chocolate is enjoyed by the masses in many different forms. Some of the more creative and adventurous homeowners and apartment dwellers even make […]
Luxury apartment living is all about convenience, comfort, and pleasure. You probably already know the environment in which you live has a strong affect on your quality of life, but did you know houseplants can have a positive affect on the atmosphere in a home? Plant and maintain some low-maintenance perennials and succulents in your luxury apartment, and enjoy the following benefits. Enhance Aesthetic Perhaps the most obvious benefit of incorporating plants into the design of your luxury apartment is they look nice. Most house plants are design versatile, and many can be used to accomplish a desired theme. Plants […]