By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
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By Jason Ernst
To say that Houston is an up-and-coming city would not be a false statement. It is only true, however, in the sense that the country’s fourth largest city is continuing to grow in dynamic and awe-inspiring ways. Long a student city with a rich historical legacy, the Houston of today has expanded into a global leader in energy production, medical technology and health care administration, technological innovation, and financial transactions. Considering this growth, it is no surprise that upscale apartment communities have been cropping up and filling quickly in Houston’s bustling downtown and throughout the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area. To […]
By Jason Ernst
Americans enjoy more social, economic, and political freedoms than citizens of most other countries in the world. For this, we can thank the millions of servicemen and women who have represented our nation in the name of democracy and economic liberalism over the past couple of centuries. In the aftermath of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th a day on which to reflect on the armistice that ended the war and have gratitude for both the victory and those who fought with resolution for the country’s ideals and what they believed in. This day, which is still […]
While archival evidence suggests that so-called “living rooms” have been a part of some homes for nearly two centuries, it wasn’t until the tail-end of the 19th century that the living room become a mainstay in the American home. To better understand why this is and how the living room has evolved into a center for entertainment, socializing, and storing a typical household’s many electronic gadgets, take a brief journey through the past dozen or so decades. The Living Room: A Modern Luxury If family has been so important to humanity for so many centuries, with family-oriented (single or multi-family) […]
In part 3 of our downtown Austin music scene series, we focus on outdoor venues and events. Austin is known both for its spectacular weather and its world-famous music festivals. Sometimes, these two Austin draws mix to give spectators an outdoor concert experience that keep them in good spirits for days. Outdoor Hot Spots Blessed with a humid subtropical climate, musicians can comfortably perform outdoors almost year-round in Austin. If you love nature and music, soak up both by visiting one of the following outdoor venues the next time someone you want to see is playing. Cedar Street Courtyard: Wedged between […]
By Jason Ernst
Washington State may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of fall leaves. But this Pacific Northwest paradise is known for the diversity of its ecosystems, and its landscape has plenty of enticing deciduous trees to accompany their evergreen brethren. If you live in a Seattle rental apartment, you probably already know this. But perhaps there are a few places on this list that you have yet to visit during the peak of the fall season. Bellevue Botanical Gardens Free to the public and open daily, the Bellevue Botanical Gardens is one of the most […]
34 degrees south of the equator, on Uruguay’s Atlantic Coast, lies a breathtaking village where people rarely stop smiling, the forest runs right into the ocean, and time passes as slowly as chilled molasses. Formerly a remote fishing village, the humble community of Punta del Diablo has welcomed tourism with open arms, to the benefit of the villagers and everyone who is willing to make the effort to get there. Sleeping Lodging is plentiful in Punta del Diablo, as this village with a permanent population of just over 300 people swells to accommodate 25,000 out-of-towners at the height of the tourist season. […]
In the second segment of a three-part series featuring the downtown Austin music scene, we shine the spotlight on some of the city’s most popular dive bars and music halls. Regardless of whether you are looking for a place you can group with your friends in grunge clothes or you want to get dressed up for a night of live music in a formal venue, you’re sure to find the perfect downtown Austin setting on this list. Dive Bars In most cities, people who decide to spend an evening out at a dive bar can hardly expect to be entertained […]
When decorating your apartment, there are several design faux pas you want to avoid. Among the most serious offenses is choosing a color scheme that simply does not work. If you want to play it safe, you can use monochromatic and analogous color schemes that traditionally work very well together. If you are looking to be bold or have two or three colors that you would like to use together in mind but you are worried that they won’t work well together, don’t give up on your inclination just yet. Several colors that you might expect to clash when used […]
In a New York Times article published a few months ago, Houston ranked #7 globally on a list of places to visit in the year 2013. The city’s selling points, according to the article, were culture and food—two aspects that Houston’s residents are fortunate enough to enjoy as frequently as they would like. How much do you know about Houston’s world-class restaurants, well-curated museum collections, and outstanding performance venues? In this post, we zoom in on 17 city blocks in Houston’s downtown that make up one of the world’s richest and most enticing theater districts: Houston’s Theater District. Major Performing […]
Luxury apartment living has its perks, but space is not always one of them. While there are plenty of spacious luxury apartments for rent in most U.S. cities, sometimes the most sought-after apartments in a city are also the most compact. If your apartment feels smaller than you would like for it to feel, there are several organizational and decorative strategies you can employ to make your apartment feel much roomier. Use Light Colors One of the most effective ways to make your luxury apartment feel larger is to use light colors throughout your living space. Lay white- or cream-colored […]