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From neighborhood happenings to the must-have essentials for your new apartment, decorating tips, pet-friendly living advice, delicious recipes to create in your gourmet kitchen, and more, our blog will help you live your best life with us.
5 Plants To Brighten Up Your Apartment
Winter tends to be the season for spending more time indoors, and that means making small changes to your space to give it the cozy, comfortable and bright atmosphere you want. There’s no easier way to brighten up your home during cold, winter months than with green,...
Budget Bedroom Design Ideas
‘Tis the season for cozying up indoors with a good book and a hot cup of cocoa, and that means making your apartment truly feel like your home. If you’re ready to switch up your design at home, but don’t have a big budget or a knack for DIY, you’re in good luck. You...
How To Clean Up And Control Pet Hair
There are so many rewards that come with being a pet owner, but cleaning up pet hair happens to not be one of them. If you have a cat or a dog (or both!), the chances are high that you spend a lot of time each week cleaning hair from your furniture, upholstery,...
5 Must-Read Books For Summer
Summer is heating up, and that means long days spent beside the pool or on the beach with a good book! Summer is the season for relaxation, travel and catching up on your ever-growing reading list. After a busy winter and spring, you may be planning a staycation or a...
Plan A Summer Staycation In Norfolk, VA
June signals the start of summer, and for many, that means planning a summer getaway with friends or loved ones. When you live in charming, historic Norfolk, VA, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the leisure life, and you can make the most of an extended weekend...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From The Heart
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and you may suddenly be scrambling to pick up the perfect gift or trinket to show her just how much you care. Before you spend money on another item that she may or may not need or use, consider giving her a gift that comes directly...
Simple Spring Salad Recipes We Love
When the weather changes, so do our appetites and cravings, and in Spring that means reaching for more seasonal produce and light, fresh from the garden salads. As Winter finishes its thaw, so many delicious, bright and colorful fruits and vegetables come into season,...
Choosing The Best Cat For Your Apartment
Cat people know that there’s nothing like a good cuddle from an occasionally aloof cat with a heavy purr engine going. Cats offer wonderful companionship and loyalty without a lot of the work that dogs and puppies require. Owning a cat won’t require you to take them...
Re-Decorate Your Apartment For Under $100
You don’t have to have an enormous budget set aside to make design changes to your home, or revamp your living space before a new season arrives. While you certainly can spend a hefty fortune re-doing even one room in your apartment, with creativity and strategy, you...
How To Save On Your Electric Bill This Winter
As the winter months approach, you may begin to have memories of last year's exorbitant electric bills, especially during extreme winter weather conditions. This year, start preparing for the uptick in your heating costs earlier, and do your part to prevent big spikes...