Great Living Room Decor Tips!

Having a comfortable, cozy living room is absolutely vital for living in an apartment. Your living room is often the first room that visitors see, and it’s often where you get together to spend time in groups and do some fun socializing. Keeping your apartment well-decorated and giving off a fun and friendly vibe is extremely important for happy times.

So what can you do to keep your living room looking pleasant and inviting? We’ve got a few tips for you to consider if you’re going to invest in doing some decorating:

• Getting made-to-fit curtains for your windows is a great way to add flavor to the room
• Use a combination of lighting sources to keep the mood warm
• Magazines are a great way to find ideas for color and mood
• Consider what you like best, don’t worry about what your friends would like; it’s your apartment, not theirs

For more on these tips and other helpful hints for decorating your living room, go visit ApartmentIdeas.com to see what else you can do to add a little spice to your living room.

Need to unwind after a really long week at work? We’ve all had rough days, and sometimes you really need to take time out to just relax and get yourself centered and stress-free. There’s no better place to do that than at a day spa, and here in Anaheim we have some of the best you’ll find.

We’ve saved you the trouble of trying to decide where to go and picked out the best spas around town:

• Mandara Spa: This exotic spa offers the best treatments and staff you’ll find anywhere in town
• The BodyCenter Wellness Spa: Offers a wide variety of massage treatments to suit a variety of needs and issues
• Drift Spa: Expert spa with plenty of great package deals for you to try

Yes, you can’t go wrong with any of these great local day spas. Schedule yourself an appointment today and get some much needed rest and relaxation. You’ll be happy you did!

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Great amenities at The Crossing Anaheim!

When searching for a great apartment community, you want to find one that has clean, spacious apartments with fun community events and great amenities. Well, The Crossing Anaheim has all of those things, and when it comes to amenities, you’ll be hard pressed to find better ones at any community in Anaheim! That is what makes The Crossing one of the best apartment communities in Anaheim!

If you are interested, you can talk to a friendly member of the staff by calling 877-719-4818. Until then, here are some of the great amenities that The Crossing has to offer:

After months of saving and some serious hard work, you and your family are finally ready to go on a vacation. But where to go, that’s the big question. After all there’s a whole world out there waiting for you to explore.

If you’re having trouble deciding where to take your next vacation, then you really need to go to the Brea Travel Fair next week at the Brea Community Center. At this incredible local event, you’ll be able to learn about all sorts of exotic, exciting vacation destinations that are available to you. Attend free seminars and learn about all the coolest places that people are want to travel to for vacations, and find out how to get there for the best prices.

That’s not all you’ll find at this event; they’re also going to be giving away awesome vacation door prizes, including a 6-night stay in Hawaii! It’s free to get into the event, so what’ve you got to lose? Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to find out where to take your vacation, and maybe even win a free one! It’s hard to beat that kind of deal.

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It might be new to you, but Improve Your Office Day is coming up this Tuesday, October 4th. This special holiday was organized to help encourage a happier, healthier work environment for office workers all across the country. Think about it; you could probably use a little extra cheer in your office, right?

One of the simplest ways you can make your office a lot more pleasant place to be is by doing some tidying up and decorating.Well-decorated work spaces are a happy work spaces, try a few simple ideas to see how much it can improve the demeanor of your desk and office:

• Organize your desk: Taking time to get your desk in order and cleaned up means  things will be easier to find
• Plants: Plants add lots of life and color to a work space, plus there’s added bonus of all that fresh air
• Start recycling: Aluminum cans and excess paper tend to pile up in office areas, so help the environment by recycling it all and encouraging your coworkers to do the same
• Art & images: Decorating with interesting pictures or images on your wall will make a work environment more lively and welcoming

Aren’t these ideas so easy? You’ll be surprised what a big, big difference these changes will make on your work spaces, and without much cost either. What’ve you got to lose by making a couple of these changes? Give it a shot and see home much it improves your office where you work in Anaheim.

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Do you look around at bare walls and floors in your apartment every day and wish you could add a little style to your space? Tired of sitting in uncomfortable, old furniture? Having a stylish, comfortable apartment is essential to happy and healthy living, and beyond that you simply want your place to look good for visitors, right? Good decorating isn’t rocket science, and it’s a lot more affordable if you know where to look for the bargains.

Having said that, we wanted to share a few simple tips that will help you get your apartment decorated and furnished, without draining all the life from your wallet:

• Do-it-yourself: With a handyman friend and a couple of power tools, you can easily  make your own simple furniture like bookshelves and tables
• Garage sales: Weekend garage and yard sales are great places to find deals on used, quality furniture as well as home decor items
• Dollar stores: These can be great places to find everyday household items that will give your place a real style without much cost
• Online: Look on eBay or Craigslist for used furniture in the area at great prices

These are just a few of the ways you can save money on decorating your apartment in Anaheim. What’re some other tricks and tips you know about decorating for cheap? Tell us in the comments section!

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Wanting to explore a little more of your creative side? Looking for a great activity to get your kids involved with after school? You should try painting! It might sound a little uncommon, sure, but even Picasso had to start somewhere! Besides being incredibly fun and interactive, fine art painting can be very therapeutic and calming once you get the feel for it.

In Orange County and the surround areas, the best and easiest place to go for beginning painting lessons is Mission: Renaissance. They have facilities all over Southern California, but you can easily stop by their classrooms in Anaheim Hills to see what they’re all about. They have classes for both children and adults, so it’s easy to turn this idea into a worthwhile family activity that everyone can enjoy. Free introductory classes are available as well if you want to test it out and see if painting could be your thing.

So see what your artistic side is all about and give some painting classes a try at Mission: Renaissance. You never know, maybe there’s a talented artist inside you just waiting to be let out!

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Good Morning and happy hump day to all our residents!

In case you were wondering or haven’t heard yet, The Crossing main office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5th. We will also reopen the following day, Tuesday, at normal hours.

We all plan on enjoying our Labor Day holiday as much as possible, and we hope that you’ll do the same. So have fun and be safe out there this weekend, and enjoy some much-needed time away from work!

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Few things compare to a night out in a crazy fun, concert atmosphere. The sound of the music with thousands of adoring fans singing along with an artist is truly something special. It’s a way to get out the routine of life, jump into the lyrics of a song, and be something else for a few minutes. If it’s been a while since you’ve experienced a great concert, or if you’re an avid show-goer who’s ready for the next month’s lineup, here’s a taste of some of the phenomenal artists coming to Anaheim soon.

Seeing some of these artists perform live might pleasantly surprise you. Shows are often the best way for artists to connect with their fans and get a little more personal.

If you’re thinking you want to rock hard and have a blast, plan to see artists such as Def Leopard with Heart, Ke$ha, or Underoath.

Looking for something a little more soulful? Ben Harper, Gillian Welch, OneRepublic, and Ray Lamontagne are highly talented artists who are coming to town and would be a great combination of a relaxed atmosphere and inspiring lyrics.

Wanting to break the norm and experience something a little different? Bassnectar may be just what you’re looking for. With a taste for hardcore dubstep, Bassnectar is considered an electronica pioneer.

Upcoming concerts in Anaheim bring something for everyone. Let us know what shows you plan to attend!

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With the sad news sinking in that Borders bookstores are closing for good, some have taken the news and made the most of the situation. Since Borders is looking to have most stores closed within the next two months, book lovers can expect amazing deals on book prices. Many sites have already begun the liquidation process and we want you to be well informed of the great deals around us here in Anaheim.

This is the sight at most Borders around the country.

Some of the Borders Blowout Sales you can expect:

• 25% off audio books, e-readers, DVDs, cooking as well as sci-fi, history, and religion books
• 30% off all diet, nutrition, biography, self-help, reference, and humor books
• 40% off crime, business, philosophy, romance, and performing arts books
• 50% off all Blu-ray

Basically, expect a hefty discount on anything in-store. Also keep in mind that the company is even liquidating their warehouses so new merchandise will continue being delivered to stores. Many of the stores have already closed, but remaining options near Anaheim include the Brea, Costa Mesa, and Lakewood. Be sure to check out these stores and let us know of the great deals you find!

Information courtesy of Borders

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