By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life
By Jason Ernst
Safe, friendly, and with a thriving economy, Frisco is a great place for young professionals and families who are looking to enjoy all that the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer without being too close to the hustle and bustle that comes with living downtown. If you are moving to the area or looking to relocate to a luxury apartment farther north, check out AMLI at the Ballpark, one of our newest and most unique properties. Highlights of this Frisco apartment community include: Proximity to the Ballpark (and other stuff…) How would you react if somebody told you that […]
By Jason Ernst
If you live in Dallas, you’ve heard of it. You’ve probably been on it. Perhaps you’ve already been using it to stay in shape. If you are an active individual who is moving to the Dallas area, you may be acquainted with and looking forward to utilizing it to help you meet your fitness goals. It may have a reputation for being a place to avoid late at night when you are all alone; but in all other regards, the Katy Trail offers cyclists, joggers, rollerbladers, and walkers with a little slice of natural heaven in the midst of the […]
Apartment hunting can be a fun and exciting process, but it helps to be prepared. If you start the process with knowledge of what it is you are looking for, things will run more smoothly and you are likely to be more satisfied with the apartment home you choose. Regardless of whether you are searching for an apartment for the first time or the tenth, you should pay close attention to the following details. Location Location is important to just about everyone, but not always for the same reasons. What is your ideal neighborhood? Do you want to be a […]
By Jason Ernst
Architects, homeowners, and apartment dwellers are in agreement that the kitchen is the most important room in just about any home. While apartment kitchens vary in shape and size, they do tend to be a bit on the smaller side. If you are looking to make your kitchen feel spacious and use it as if it were, you have come to the right place. Separated by category, here are some helpful tips that can make your kitchen feel so warm and functional you will rarely even think about its size. Décor From rifling through the newspaper over a morning cup […]
By The AMLI Team
Did you wear your parachute pants to work today? Maybe you think a tracksuit is still in? Well, then you are in luck! Today, we wanted to toss our playlist back to the 90s for some classic jams. From Madonna to Kriss Kross, this playlist is sure to get you up and dancing. Or, at the very least, reminiscing about the 90s, and questioning why we all dressed like that! Remember, you’ll need Spotify, a free digital music service, to listen to this playlist. CLICK HERE TO START THE PLAYLIST Enjoy your weekend. Live Life. Love Life.
By Jason Ernst
Moving into a new apartment is a major life event, and it deserves to be celebrated as such. Once you’re all moved in and your apartment is fully furnished and decorated, you should celebrate the success of your move and start your life in your new apartment in the company of close friends and new neighbors. Here are some tips that will help make the first gathering you have in your new apartment home a success. Decorating/Preparing Your Space Part of the point of a housewarming party is for a host to showcase his or her new living quarters. When […]
By The AMLI Team
Greg & John in the 80’s (above) On January 20, 2013 AMLI lost its founding father, and I lost a mentor and a friend, when John Allen succumbed to a hard-fought battle with colon cancer, which he confronted with courage and an incredibly positive attitude. John (the A in AMLI) co-founded AMLI with Greg Mutz (the M in AMLI) in 1980. John put behind him a prominent career as a partner with the Chicago law firm of Mayer Brown, and steadfastly led AMLI as its President for over 20 years. John and Greg were incredible partners. They had very different business […]
For more than a century, home ownership was the cornerstone of the American dream. Today, Americans are deciding in droves to buck this long-standing trend in favor of the convenient and luxurious life one can enjoy living in an upscale apartment community. More Conveniences Luxury apartments tend to be rich in amenities. A pool, a fitness center, and a lounge may all be available for you to use at your leisure. Few standalone houses come equipped with amenities that can compete with those available to tenants of luxury apartment communities. Additionally, moving into an apartment is much simpler than moving […]
By The AMLI Team
I love music. Right now, I’m listening to the new Florence and the Machine album and I’m truly jamming. After this, I think I’ll go check out my friend Jillian’s playlist; she always has some great stuff. Of course, that is if I don’t get sidetracked by the millions of tracks that are literally at my fingertips. Spotify, you are the best thing to happen to music since ol’ Emile Berliner invented the disc record. If you don’t know what Spotify is and you love music, then this article probably just made your day. Gone are the days of us lugging […]
By Jason Ernst
So you have made the decision to move out of your old place and into a luxury apartment home. Congratulations! If you play your cards right, you will be enjoying a life marked by convenience and extravagance in what seems like no time. Some advantageous things to look for in an upscale apartment community include: In-Home Luxuries Two rooms in which the opulence of an apartment home really shine through are the bathroom and the kitchen. When you are shopping for a luxury apartment home, pay close attention to these two rooms. A genuine luxury kitchen will be equipped with […]