By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life
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 […]
By Jason Ernst
Home to a number of celebrities, historic homes, and upscale dining and shopping options, Glendale, Calif. is a glamorous place to live and hang out. If you like the convenience of apartment living and are looking for a new luxury Glendale apartment home to move into, then AMLI Lex on Orange was made for you. Location, design, and amenities come together to make it an ideal place to live. Brand new and now leasing, this exceptional upscale living community includes many highlights.
By Jason Ernst
In addition to having some of the cleanest air and the healthiest, friendliest people in the U.S., Denver offers a dry, seasonal climate and a mountain charm that can’t be found in any other city of its size in the country. Add to this list of attractive features Denver’s reputation for having a vibrant bar and restaurant scene and its ranking by Forbes magazine as the sixth best city in the country for business and careers, and Denver becomes an exceptionally desirable place for young professionals, young professionals who prefer to live in modern luxury downtown apartments than houses on […]
By Yvette Pistorio
AMLI MANAGEMENT COMPANY ‘AMLI Lofts’ Photo Bash’ Promotion Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: Enter to win the “Loft’s Photo Bash” promotion by using Instagram smartphone application or Facebook to upload your photo of Bash on Wabash. There is no purchase necessary. How To Enter: Participants can enter in two ways: (1) Submit an original photo of themselves at Bash on Wabash in front of the AMLI Lofts’ backdrop via the Instagram application, follow the handle @AMLILofts on Instagram, and use the hashtag #AMLILofts; (2) Submit an original photo of themselves at Bash on Wabash in front of the AMLI Lofts’ backdrop to […]
By Jason Ernst
The Lincoln Park Zoo is an emblem of Chicago, a place that is known to nearly all residents within a 50-mile radius and visited by a fair number of them each year. Not only is this cultural haven of downtown Chicago one of the oldest and most popular zoos in the country. It is also free to enter, making it highly accessible to the general public and a great place for Chicago residents to visit when they want to do something fun on a weekend day without having to dip into their wallets. Each winter, the Lincoln Park Zoo is […]