Life @ Trillium

The month of January is ending and I’m curious to know how many of you in our Phoenix Apartments are still on track with your new years resolutions. Anyone?

I ask because I’ve never been able to commit to a year long resolution. NEVER. I get stoked during the last week of December at the idea of a new years resolution and really get on it the first week of January, but then it just goes away. Just like that. I applaud those of you who are able to stick through it. You’re an inspiration!

For others though, it can be scary to commit a year of yourself to something; especially when it’s easy to say you’ll start the next month or the month after that. Before you know it, it’s December all over again and you’re disappointed you pushed it back this far without realizing it.

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The holiday cheer is just a week away! Who’s been playing holiday music already? There are a select few (like me) that start the holidays in the beginning of November but for most, Thanksgiving Day would officially start off the holiday season.

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Thanksgiving so often becomes about planning, cooking and entertaining, that it could run a host ragged! Thanksgiving is about celebrating with friends and family and the food coma to follow. Here are 7 tips that will help you relax and have fun with Thanksgiving this year. Continue reading

Check out this entry for Trillium’s Extreme Dream Apartment contest from Hanna Axley. If you think Hanna should win the $1,000 AMEX giftcard, be sure to leave a comment here on this post!

Hanna says she deserves to win because: “I’m currently out of a job with no source of income. I’m very artistic and would love to be able to make over my apartment! I give my money to people who need it and or all the bills. It’s hard I have no cable, live alone and am in need of my own personal project. I watch my sisters 3 kids for free to help out in her time of need. I’m new to Phoenix with few friends and would love if I got this!!!”

Check out this entry from Jessica West for Trillium’s Extreme Dream Apartment Contest, to win a $1,000 AMEX giftcard, $500 in moving services from Moving You and $250 off 1st month’s rent at any Trillium apartment community in the Phoenix metro area.

If you think Jessica should win, leave a comment here!

“I am a hard working single mother who has been down on her luck for the last couple of years, and given the current economy it has been a struggle to provide a home, shelter, clothing, childcare and food. At times, it has been extremely rough for my 5 year old daughter and I. These hardships however have brought us closer together and made me a better parent and a better person having gone through them. We are finally just getting back on our feet with me getting a full time job & getting ready to move within a month to our own place! But financially, it is still a struggle and I don’t know how it will all come together at this point. The reason I think I would make a good candidate to win this prize is because through all the hardship and trials I am still a responsible, caring individual and I would take great care of anything given to me (proof of that in my daughter). I would be eternally grateful and so overjoyed! Thank you.”

Why not help out your friends?  Here at Trillium, we like to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live in an apartment they adore.  Having a great apartment instills confidence, happiness, and a stress-free environment.  We’re firm believers that renters get just that when they rent at Trillium.  To further spread those ideas, we’re giving one lucky apartment hunter the chance to have it all!

It is very easy to enter Trillium’s Extreme Dream Apartment contest.  All an entrant has to do is submit a photo of their current apartment, and explain why they are in desperate need of a home makeover.  Once they’ve done that, they just have to tour a Trillium apartment community! It’s that easy! Get ready for the good part…
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With beautiful weather all year round in the Valley of the Sun, there’s no reason not to spend morning, evening and night outdoors! But who wants to spend time on an empty patio? Here are some ideas for a quick and affordable way to spruce up the patio of your Phoenix Apartment:

1. Pick a theme- whether you’re going for a tropical look or country casual, know your own style and stick to a pattern. Don’t overwhelm yourself or your guests with too many colors to focus on.
2. Keep it simple- remember, you want to accentuate the size of your Phoenix Apartment. Use décor that can be easily stored or moved and make sure everything has a place!
3. Watch out for weather- be sure to keep an eye out for rain or storms and move materials inside if necessary. Use fake plants instead of real to avoid sun damage in the summer and frost in the winter!

The most important thing to remember when enhancing your patio is to keep yourself in mind. Build a space where you will want to do everything form sip your coffee to serve your guests.  Decorating your patio will be easy, affordable, and fun!