It’s no secret that Austin is in for one of its busiest weeks of the year as thousands of visitors enter our city to participate in South by Southwest (SXSW) March 10 – 19, 2017. For those who are not familiar with this annual show, SXSW is a gigantic conference of entrepreneurs that are…
With the spring season around the corner, we decided to share some of the top decorating trends for apartments and townhouses in 2017. We have scoured our favorite resources and selected ideas to bring some color and fun into your apartment in Austin. House Plants are on the Rise! Recent statistics from Pinterest.com note…
This year Mardi Gras officially falls on Tuesday, February 28th. With all the families that live in and around our apartment community in Austin, we thought it would be fun to help you plan and present a Mardi Gras party for kids of all ages! (And it doesn’t have to be on the 28th!) …
In a continuation of our New Year theme, we’ve dedicated this blog to reinforce a recent press announcement about some of the great improvements that are on tap for Austin, Texas, this year. Here’s a short list of some of the most important issues that will be addressed to improve your life in and around…
Ok, we know it’s the start of a new year and a statistically speaking, most of us have at least one resolution to get fit or at least get healthier in 2017. While most would recommend going to a local gym or getting a personal trainer (both of which are good ideas), we thought…
With the holiday season in full swing, we thought we would dedicate this last blog of the year to some good advice on how to enjoy the last few weeks of 2016. We found (and credit) Health.com for the following ideas that we hope will leave you merry and bright well into 2017. Hike…
Inside or out, grab your friends and family and get ready for all the fun that to be found just outside of our apartment community at LeMontreaux in Austin. December 12 The mission of the Big as Texas Short Film Festival is to “strive to acknowledge as many high-quality films as possible from all…
As we all continue to hope for a safe and memorable holiday, the local businesses throughout Austin, Texas, are finalizing their plans for what is always a spectacular time of the year. For this month’s blog, we have reviewed a variety of on-line resources to find you some fun things to do with family…
There are many reasons why Austin continues to take the honors as one of the best places to live and work in the United States. And this month is no exception. Just a little research to find out where you can celebrate the season – and Halloween in particular – and we found some great…
Pumpkins have their moment every October. We all know the virtues of eating pumpkin: abundant anti-cancer beta-carotene, vitamin A, low calories, some iron, and a good dose of potassium. This month you can find pumpkin in everything from waffles to pasta, coffee drinks and ice cream. If that’s not enough, here comes National Pumpkin Pie…