2020 Predictions

DIY small space ideas project for 2020

2020 Predictions

The arrival of the New Year is here! With the turn of the new year, fresh and new beginnings abound. We are adopting the adage ‘out with the old, in with the new.’ Top 2020 predictions indicate that many people will bring out their inner interior designer. While we don’t know if this is a “top” prediction, we can make this happen. If you are looking for new hobbies to start in 2020, why not pick up a power drill and a few tools and begin trying out a few DIY small space ideas? It will add a little pizzazz to your Wauwatosa apartments!

New Hobbies to Start in 2020

While many are looking for hobbies to start in 2020, we have a great suggestion that will add flair to your apartment, at a great price. With just a quick trip to your local hardware store, you can incorporate one of our DIY small space ideas. You will be well on your way to designing your own projects.

DIY Small Space Ideas 2020

Our DIY small space ideas project has you building a geometric room divider! Contrary to what people may think, dividing a space can make a room feel larger, it will also allow another makeshift wall space to place furniture up against. This DIY small space ideas project is a perfect weekend project. Plus it will be a great conversation piece when entertaining company.

Our 2020 prediction is that your living quarters will be refreshed once you complete this project!

Let’s Get Started!

The New Year is a great time to not only begin new projects but to also challenge you. If you have not previously considered yourself crafty, this is the perfect beginner project! If you are looking for new hobbies to start in 2020, we hope you are inspired by our DIY small space ideas. It will add an extra flair to your apartment!

Will you be engaging in any DIY projects? Let us know!

Holiday Events in Wauwatosa

Holiday Events Wauwatosa

Holiday Events in Wauwatosa

The New Year is upon us, and that means it is time to start planning the invite list and making champagne and cocktail decisions. With so much to do, we’ve got you covered on things to do for New Years in Wauwatosa, near your Wauwatosa apartments!

Holiday Family Traditions

This year, we are pulling out all the stops for your New Year’s Eve celebration suggestions. To help you get into the holiday spirit, we’ve ensured that you will be able to ring in the New Year in style, among the company of close family and friends.

New Year’s Eve in Wauwatosa

There’s no better way to ring in 2020 than with a roaring 20s vibe! This year, the 3rd annual A Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve will be hosted by The Ambassador Hotel. The evening will feature a red carpet for guests as they arrive (cheeky huh?), dancing, prizes, great food, and cocktails! As soon as you arrive, you will be handed a martini. Not too shabby. A 1920s style is enthusiastically encouraged, and guests are expected to “go all out.” Expect a balloon drop and champagne toast.

The hotel is also offering a second night’s stay, for $19.28. The price tag represents the year the hotel opened, 1928. Pretty chic! Tickets for this event are $150 and doors open at 8PM. The celebration will continue into the morning hours of the 1st of January, 1AM PST. If you want to flaunt your style, this is the place for you.

The Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee is located on 2308 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee.

Let’s Celebrate!

We hope this New Year is an amazing and unique experience for you and your closest of family and friends. Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Wauwatosa can be fun, exciting, and roaring!

What will you be doing this holiday season? Let us know in the comments!

Participating in a Turkey Bowl in Wauwatosa

Participating in a Turkey Bowl in Wauwatosa

Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching, and you are frantically checking your checklist. Groceries, desserts, and invites, check. So what day is Thanksgiving Day 2019? This year, the big day is on Thursday, November 28th! Fortunately, we have you covered on a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl option, and a Turkey Trot near your Wauwatosa apartments!

History of American Football on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and Football go hand-in-hand. Many Turkey Bowl traditions have been ongoing for decades. Each year, families across the US come together to participate in this tradition. There is nothing like waking up on Thanksgiving morning and having a family-friendly game of football! If you don’t already partake in this tradition, we encourage you to start one of your own!

Local Big Games

Nothing says Thanksgiving more than waking up super early, and going for… a trot! This year, the Milwaukee Turkey Trot will be held on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. Runners are encouraged to be in their full turkey regalia, and promptly ready at 8:45 am!

If you are itching for football games to watch on Thanksgiving, why not join instead? This year, the NFL will be awarding a lucky winner (and 10 of his family and friends), a trip to Green Bay, WI! The winner will be able to host their Turkey Bowl at Lambeau Field. The lucky family will also have a play-by-play announcer and a full officiating crew. Now that’s taking your family Turkey Bowl tradition to a professional next level! Click here to follow 3 easy social media steps to register!

Start a family Turkey Bowl tradition

Organizing a Turkey Bowl tradition is a great way to get your loved ones together. There will be fond memories made, while the appetite is being built! A great suggestion is to incorporate a unique tradition of your own into your Turkey Bowl. A fun way to do this is to create your own Turkey Bowl trophy. The more ribbons, whistles, and the more outlandish the trophy is, the better!

Will you be having a Turkey Bowl with your family this Thanksgiving? Share with us in the comments!

Celebrate Halloween Near Your Wauwatosa Apartments

Children tend to associate Halloween with trick-or-treating while adults prefer to go to parties to celebrate this spooky season! Regardless of your preference, you may be wondering what exactly there is to do this Halloween? Well, we are here to provide you with some exciting ideas on things to do this year near your Wauwatosa apartments.

If you’re feeling rather social, there’s no better resource out there than this site to show you what’s going on near your town. Whether you want to do something Halloween-related or not, there are several outings not too far from your Wauwatosa apartments that you can check out, either alone or with a group of friends. Just remember, some of these events require you to purchase tickets ahead of time!

If you’re trying to think of something else that’s fun, another thing you can do is cruise by your local party supply store and stock up on some funky Halloween decorations and candy to throw a fun get-together in your Wauwatosa apartments. If you’re set on doing this, be sure to play a free Halloween soundtrack you can find on YouTube, have everyone wear costumes, and serve candy. Consider looking up some Halloween-related games on Google.

So whether you decide to check out Eventbrite to see what events are going on near your Wauwatosa apartments or you decide to throw a little shindig of your own, be sure to get planning at least a week before Halloween this year! If you don’t celebrate the holiday, we recommend watching intriguing documentaries from your Wauwatosa apartments to at least revel in the spirit of the spooky and mysterious.

For more tips on how to make the most out of this holiday and celebrate Halloween the right way, click here; there is so much more than trick-or-treating!

Add Some Fragrance to Your Wauwatosa Apartments

When people think about decorating their apartments, they usually focus on sight instead of the other four senses. Why is that? It’s just as important to live in a place where the ambiance has comforting sounds and smells as well. This year, as you transition from summer to fall, consider filling your apartments with flowers that provide you with a comforting fragrance. Your Wauwatosa apartments will come to life as you bring in flowers and nurture them while they nurture you.

There are quite a few ways you can go when it comes to fragrance for your apartments. These flowers require their own maintenance rituals, which you can find online. They are a wonderful way to bring some much-needed life and soul into your apartment. And depending on which scent you decide on, it can set the entire ambiance for what you’re trying to go for.

For instance, if you want a scent that’s fragrance will leave you feel refreshed and less anxious, then lavender is a good way to go. Lavender is notorious for having a great impact on one’s mental health and nerves. If you’re looking for something a bit more stimulating, having the smell of a citrus flower can be more beneficial. In fact, if you work from your Wauwatosa apartments, it can be something that helps you get your work done. Finally, if you’re looking for a smell that overpowers all and leaves you with a sense of purity, gardenia might be the best way to go.

When decorating apartments, most people get so fixated on what it looks like that they forget the other senses that truly help create a home. Which fragrant flower will you choose to bring the best out of your apartments? You’d be surprised in what change of mood and attitude it can bring for you as well.

Go Green in Your Wauwatosa Apartments

Are you looking for a savvy way to go green and take care of the environment without having to leave your apartments? If this is the case, then try to consider your daily habits and think about making little tweaks to them. There are lots of little things that you can do in your Wauwatosa apartments without too much effort on your part that will not only help save the environment but save you a bit on utilities down the line. Here are just a few ideas that can help you out:

Mind Your Trash

Do your best not to make so much trash. This means to use real dishware instead of paper and plastic plates, forks, and spoons. It means being cognizant of how much toilet paper and tissue paper you go through every day. It means using dishtowels you can rewash instead of paper towels to keep the house clean.

Plant it Yourself

Another fun way to go green is to get some small pots and begin to grow your own herbs, seasoning, and veggies in your house. This is relatively easy- something you can simply do some research on online or in person at Home Depot or Lowe’s for you to have these things ready on demand to reduce gas by driving to the store. It’s also just fun and promotes healthy eating.

Watch Your Water

Use less water if possible, even if you cut your shower time by two minutes.

Save on Your Utilities

Be mindful of how much electricity you use.

How will you do your best to be mindful of the environment by making little changes to your daily routine? If you need more tips, click here. This is a wonderful resource on how to be eco-friendly at home. Before you know it, you’ll be making a huge difference to the environment and saving money within a few months.

Summer Events Near Your Wauwatosa Apartments

Now that we’re in the full swing of summer, it’s time to see what fun things there are to do. Fortunately for you, if you’re looking to get out of your apartments and engage in some fun with your community, there are tons of summer events near your Wauwatosa apartments to take advantage of. It’s great for your physical, mental, and emotional health to do extroverted things every once in a while, even if you don’t feel like it. Here are some examples of some great things you can do that aren’t too far from your apartments in Wauwatosa.
1. Check out a local concert. Music can be very healing and is scientifically proven to lift your mood. Whether you bring a friend or go alone, you’re bound to have an amazing time.
2. Another thing you can do is go to a local farmer’s market. Here is the link to the local farmer’s market around Wauwatosa. Although this is a smaller-scale event, it is still a great opportunity to stock up on healthy produce and interact with members of your community. Networking happens at places where you expect it the least, so be sure when you go out that you’re comfortable so you can entertain networking with others if the opportunity presents itself.
For more inspiration on what to do near your apartments in Wauwatosa this summer, simply go to this site, type in the name of your city as well as some dates that you’re available and see what’s going on. Summer is an opportunity to divide the monotony in your life and have some fun. What will you do to make the most of it?

Summer Cooking in Your Wauwatosa Apartments

This summer, make use of your kitchen in your Wauwatosa apartments to change up your routine. Consider heading to your local farmer’s market, whether you do so alone or with friends and family, to stock up on some much-needed, fresh groceries. The great thing about the turn of the seasons is that there are so many new fruits and vegetables available for you to enjoy.

Here’s a list of some vegetables in season this summer: radishes, cucumber, beets, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, garlic, corn, and rhubarb.

And here’s a list of fruits in season this summer: apricots, plums, cherries, blackberries, nectarines, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, passion fruit, melon, lemon, and limes.

Again, use your local farmer’s market to stock up on the freshest, healthiest produce there is. In addition, look at this site if you need ideas for inspiration when it comes to coming up with recipes for your delicious produce.

Here’s a great recipe to try for Rustic Summer Vegetable Pasta, from Taste of Home:

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) uncooked multigrain spaghetti

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan.

In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, eggplant, and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir in oregano, parsley and half of the basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain; add spaghetti and squash to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to combine. Top with cheese and remaining basil.

Can you think of any seasonal recipes to share with fellow readers as you prepare for summer?

Welcome to Mayfair Reserve in Wauwatosa, WI!

Resort Style Pool

 

Mayfair Reserve offers luxurious one and two bedroom apartment homes ranging from 621 to 1,214 square feet. Each apartment features comfortable amenities that are designed to help residents feel at home from the moment they step inside.

Stylish, Comfortable Amenities

A generous amount of living space is complemented by designer plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, and full-size washer/dryer. In select homes, there are also frameless glass showers! With several floor plans to choose from, Mayfair Reserve is sure to have an apartment that fits your unique style and preferences.

The Mayfair Reserve community amenities include a resort-style pool, sundeck, state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga/spin studio, resident lounge and coffee bar,  and garage parking. Best of all, Mayfair Reserve is a pet-friendly community with a dog spa! This is apartment living at its best in Wauwatosa!

Designer Kitchen

 

About the Neighborhood

Mayfair Reserve is conveniently located just minutes from the Mayfair Collection, Wauwatosa’s premier shopping district and a multitude of exciting dining options. Residents are also only 15 min away from Milwaukee, which offers tons of entertainment options. The area boasts lush, mature trees, and a family-friendly neighborhood with plenty of nightlife and cultural landmarks just minutes away.

Whether you’re relocating from across the country or around the corner, we’re happy to welcome you home to Mayfair Reserve in Wauwatosa, WI. Our residents love living here, we’re sure you will too!