The Top Three Activities You Can Do in Your ONYX Glendale

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Springtime has officially arrived! ONYX Glendale residents are looking forward to the warmer spring temperatures and enjoying California apartment living. Looking for a constructive way to pass the time? Following are three fun indoor hobbies and fun indoor activities you can pick up this month.

Three Hobbies to Pick Up This Month

Making a vision board is a great way to plan for achieving future goals. Grab a piece of cardboard from a local retail store and add your favorite images of dream vacations, career goals, and lifestyle goals. Once you’ve finished your vision board, place it in a conspicuous location in your apartment as a daily reminder of your goals.

Soap making is an easy and fun hobby you can start at home. You can find the materials for making soap at local craft stores or online at popular craft suppliers like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.

Blogging is also a great way to get your thoughts and ideas down. A blog is a free virtual website where you can share your thoughts publicly or privately.

Tips for Dedicating Space in Your Home

Now that you’ve decided on a new hobby, the next thing you’ll want to do is start creating space. Dedicate space to your new pursuit by using empty closets and out-of-the-way areas in your apartment. Section off areas to work on your hobby using accent rugs and large pieces of furniture. You can also hang curtains for privacy.

Glendale Area Eateries

Now that you’ve taken on the challenge of learning a new hobby, it’s time to explore! The good news is that ONYX residents don’t have very far to go to find the best entertainment venues and eateries in Glendale. When you’re taking a break from your new hobbies and want to grab a bite to eat in the local Glendale area, remember that Starbucks and Porto’s Bakery and Cafe are just around the corner!

Get Ready for Spring Cleaning In Your ONYX Glendale Apartment

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ONYX Glendale is a fantastic place to live. There are many top trending things that you can do in the complex’s areas. Enjoy apartment living at ONYX Glendale explore your neighborhood as there are many things you can do.

How to Declutter and Get Ready For Spring

Clutter creeps up quickly in a home, and it can take hours to sort things you don’t need from something you want to keep. The easiest way to fight clutter is to consistently address the areas of your home where clutter tends to accumulate. Keep a donation basket in a handy locale so that any unwanted or unused item can go directly into the bin instead of being piled up somewhere, where you’ll have to sort it out later.

Staple Pieces You have to Try

Be sure to look for staple pieces you can utilize to decorate your house. Color is a big trend this Spring, but you might struggle to add them to your home. Thankfully, art pieces are a good start. Check out some avant-garde pieces from your nearest Goodwill Center or local art studio, where you can purchase pieces to add to your apartment. Look for bright colors to complement your apartment. Adding artwork is always an excellent way to go as it shows that you are an artistic and creative person, and it reflects your personality.

Second-hand materials are also quite trendy as they show how sustainable and environmentally friendly you are. Upcycled vintage or thrifted furniture is also a modern way to spruce up your home.

Make Organizing Fun

It’s essential to plan any changes to your apartment decor because trends change all the time. After Spring cleaning and decluttering, you can change your home to look refreshed with new home design trends. Make the most of apartment living with fun decor that reflects your personality.

3 Activities Perfect for Couples at ONYX Glendale

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February is here, and so is the mad rush to research the perfect Valentine’s Day activities. Living at ONYX Glendale eases some of that stress. Situated between Los Angeles, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Mountains, a fun night out is never too far away.

Fun Things to Do at Home to Celebrate the Month

There’s plenty to do without leaving home. A couples board game night, miniature painting, or card battles provide entertainment for two, whether it’s rain or shine. Burbank’s House of Hobbies sells model kits and diorama supplies, giving romantic duos unique opportunities to make new memories.

Activities Near You

Getting out of the city and into the great outdoors is the perfect way to escape the usual hustle and bustle. A leisurely bike ride to Brand Park and its many sports fields and picnic tables set the stage for a game of baseball or an outdoor lunch. At the base of the Verdugo Hills, Brand Park’s hiking and sightseeing opportunities allow couples to enjoy the beauty of nature together.

For many, pets are part of the family. ONYX apartments provide an onsite pet park that allows dogs and humans to get in on family fun. After all that rigorous play, the Woof Wash station keeps those muddy paws off of the wood plank flooring.

Doggy daycare centers like Wagville let couples have time alone. But helicopter puppy parents need not fear a fluffy friend getting into trouble. Live feeds allow check-ins from the other side of the city.

Entertainment for Two Any Time

Both indoors and out, Glendale’s activities provide couples with an endless list of ways to spend Valentine’s Day. Seasoned hobbyists have onsite lounges at ONYX to enjoy their favorite hijinks in the comfort of their own homes. And for those looking to try something new, ONXY’s location sets it at the center of everything.

How to Create Smooth Feng Shui in Your ONYX Glendale Apartment For the New Year

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Start 2022 on the right foot by arranging your apartment furniture at ONYX Glendale to bring you positive energy. Feng Shui is a centuries-old practice of placing items in your environment to attract and direct energy. With Feng Shui, you can set the right stage for a lucky 2022.

Decorations That Transition Out of 2021 and Into 2022

The start of the new year is an ideal time to revitalize your January 2022 decor. Whether your New Year resolves to level up your success or give up a bad habit, Feng Shui can help you achieve your goals.

  • Where you place your desk can affect your leadership mojo. Place your desk in Feng Shui’s “command” position by allowing you to see a room’s entrance.
  • Purchase some new artwork from Tufenkian Fine Arts in Glendale to stimulate the energy in your home. and support local artists at the same time.
  • Why not bring the outdoors indoors? Plants bring in significant energy and freshen the air in your apartment. Visit Glendale-based Leon & George (or even have your plant delivered) to find the best plant for you.

Brightening Up Your Apartment for the New Year

A dark home holds stagnant energy. Use Feng Shui to brighten your home and bring in some fresh vibes.

  • Feng Shui recommends that you keep your doors and windows bright and accessible. Remove your dark drapes and purchase light new linen curtains.
  • Citrus essential oils work as magnets for positive energy lends a crisp scent to your space.
  • Mirrors reflect light, which can brighten dark corners without breaking the bank.

Feng Shui Your January 2022 Decor

Allow Feng Shui to revitalize the energy in your life. Speaking of power, let a little electricity jump-start your 2022. Visit the Museum of Neon Art on South Brand Boulevard. Purchase some art and enjoy the breathtaking visuals of some of California’s top artists.

Decorate Your ONYX Glendale Apartment for a Festive Holiday Season

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The holidays are upon us, so why not get creative and decorate your ONYX apartment in Glendale? With some helpful tips and a touch of imagination, you can use trending Christmas items to give your rooms a holiday style that will transition well through the New Year. Here are a few ideas for keeping your festive decoration through the New Year.

Decorations That Transition From Christmas & Into the New Year

Some holiday decorations suit the whole winter season and will be ideal throughout the festive period. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Figurines: Most shops will be selling seasonal figures, and there is so much choice that you should have no trouble finding something you like.
  • String up bells: Bells are a fabulous holiday decoration, and they will look great hung up anywhere in your apartment — perhaps over the door.
  • Wreaths:  These are classic decorations that you can place anywhere in your apartment — may be on a kitchen cupboard or on the wall above your seating area.

A Checklist for Creating a Winter Wonderland In Your Apartment

Some planning is essential before adorning your apartment with holiday decorations, so try using this short checklist:

  • Plan to the available space. How much space is open in the rooms you have decided to decorate, and which rooms are priorities?
  • Do you have time constraints? Use holiday decorations that are quick and easy to put out.
  • Plan your budget; you have gifts to buy too! Maybe create DIY decorations to stretch your money, or visit a local thrift store.

Enjoy the Holiday Decorations in Your Apartment!

Most importantly, enjoy the process of decorating and choose items that you know you are going to love. Then, perhaps after grabbing your groceries from Ralphs, you can prepare an excellent meal for some guests who will admire what you have done. Happy Holidays!

How to Prepare Your Apartment For Guests During Thanksgiving

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The holiday season has officially arrived at ONYX Glendale luxury apartments in Glendale, CA. Conveniently nestled in downtown Glendale snd near popular shopping venues, you’ll find our luxury community. 

Residents in the Glendale area have easy access to popular stores like World Market, endless shopping opportunities, and a Whole Foods Market. Having easy access to great shopping makes it a breeze when it’s time to prepare for holiday cooking in an apartment kitchen.

Following are a few tips on structuring apartment kitchens and holiday game ideas to prepare for Thanksgiving guests.

Prepare a Guest List

When it’s time to plan your Thanksgiving festivities, the first thing to do is create a guest list. Make notes and include the names of guests, family members, and their plus-ones. Having a guest list makes it easy to plan for Thanksgiving grocery shopping. Create a seating arrangement to structure family festivities!

Menu Plan and Organization

Now that you’ve created a guest list, you can move on to the next step of Thanksgiving meal planning. Here, you decide what foods, drinks, and desserts you’ll serve for dinner and how to set up your kitchen.

Traditional Thanksgiving Foods

Traditional Thanksgiving foods include time-tested favorites like oven-roasted turkey, dressing, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce. After organizing the menu for appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages make plans to accommodate the extra food and dishes by setting up your cooking area in advance. Disposable tins and cookware can be found at local grocery stores for temporary use during the holidays.

Great ideas for holiday game ideas for Thanksgiving include Turkey Bowling, Thanksgiving Bingo, and Thanksgiving Charades.

Structuring Apartment Kitchens and Seating

Consider celebrating the holiday by creating a guest seating chart. Seating guests and family members at one table with a Thanksgiving-themed table setting is a total win for the holiday. Creating name cards and assigned seating is another great way to make your guests feel welcome. Consider special seating factors for small children or family members with special needs.

DIY Halloween Decorations That Transition Into Thanksgiving at Onyx Glendale Apartments

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It’s almost time for Halloween, but most people are already thinking about Thanksgiving. Save yourself the hassle of taking down your fall decor and switch it up into something that can last through both holidays by adding little turkeys here or there. You can spruce up your ONYX apartment with trending decor DIY-style, so let’s take a look.

Why DIY?

One of the reasons there has been a swing back toward DIY is that everyone needs to feel good. Whether you’re saving cash or helping save our planet, it’s really up to each person as to what they think will best suit them and their lifestyle.

Get Inspired By These Decor Ideas

Make some leaves out of paper, glue on some eyes and beaks, and stick them around your pumpkins. This is a charming idea for kids who might want to give this project a try on their own. You can also transform your little ghosts and goblins into pilgrims by adding big hats and stuffed long sleeves to look like a shirt.

Make a few paper turkeys stick out among the pumpkins and hay bales. Try transforming your kids’ cute trick-or-treating bucket into a pilgrim’s hat. Use turkey feathers to make a super cute Thanksgiving garland that’s perfect for around the house.

Transform inexpensive plastic pumpkins into Pilgrim and turkey decor by painting over them with orange acrylic paint and adding googly eyes with black puff paint in between for the beak. The last idea is to paint your mini pumpkins with white acrylic paint (make sure they’ve dried first, though) and use them as votives.

Apartment Living in Glendale Fall 2021

Remember to support Porto’s Bakery & Café to experience home baking at its best. Consider swinging by the Glendale Marketplace shopping center to pick up all your interior decor supplies. Gather the family and spend some time together, getting ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving to celebrate good times.

Prepping For Fall 2021 Decor in Your ONYX Glendale Apartment

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Is your apartment at ONYX Glendale ready for fall? Personalizing your apartment to reflect your style will enhance your enjoyment of your unique living space and the season! Explore these ways to add that special touch to make it yours this fall.

Our Favourite Fall ’21Trends

Trending fall décor for 2021 includes warm, earthy colors. Terracotta, taupe, dark emerald, warm browns, and cream colors are all excellent choices. Lots of texture and layering will be fashionable this fall. Rattan and caning in light wood tones are popular. Natural elements are trendy now. Vintage pieces have made a comeback, and their popularity will not diminish this year. Floral touches like wreaths and arrangements, always a good accent, will be trendy in earth tones and natural elements.

How To Adapt These Trends for Your Apartment

Apartment living can be stylish and cozy. The easiest way to begin is with pillows and Afghans. Fur throw blankets add a sense of warmth and are easily paired with knitted pillows. Remember to mix colors and textures. Add an area rug that you love in a warm tone. Adding a few floral arrangements throughout the apartment will augment the feel of fall. Yarrow, Queen Anne’s lace, seed pods, chrysanthemums, and ornamental grasses are good choices. Perhaps a walk around Central Park in Glendale will inspire your selection.

Vintage décor is still very much in fashion. You can add a nostalgic painting or piece of furniture, display vintage china, or arrange a collection of any items of yesteryear. Candles and oil diffusers add scents reminiscent of autumn.

Breadboards and other rustic kitchen items will be very big this year.

If you have an apartment with a private balcony, make sure to decorate that as well for the fall! A fall garland or doormat will carry out the ambiance.

Fall 2021 Décor for Apartment Living

Little things mean a lot this year. Consider adding a few items mentioned to really get into the fall spirit. Your space can feel stylish and cozy this fall.

Surviving The Summer Heatwaves In Your Glendale Apartment

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Summer is in full swing so let’s explain affordable and renter-friendly ways to lower utilities in your apartment during the hottest time of year! This month’s blog will be about How to Survive the Heatwave in your ONYX, Glendale apartment.
We’ll cover some easy ways to flex power during the summer heat so that you make the most of your apartment living with us — Without further ado, here is your apartment guide to making the most of the hot weather.

Enjoy Our Outdoor Amenities
Why not spend a lazy afternoon relaxing under our shaded cabanas and staying cool at our community dipping pool? In the cooler evenings, enjoy stunning views of downtown LA from one of two skydecks — complete with gas grill barbecues.

Rental-Friendly Ways to Cool Down Your Home
To stay cool inside your apartment while keeping utility bills down, consider installing darker curtains. Keep a small, cost-effective fan running while you’re occupying the room; switch it off once you leave. In the evenings, sleep with the bedroom window open. Finally, wear light clothing and stay hydrated by ensuring you have plenty of bottled water in the fridge.
Local Attractions That Will Help You Keep Cool
For a fun day out, why not visit Glendale Central Park for a chance to relax in the shade and have a picnic or take a stroll. And then visit the nearby Glendale Marketplace, with a wide selection of air-conditioned shops and restaurants.

So as you can see, there’s plenty on offer in terms of apartment amenities or easily reachable nearby attractions to help you stay cool and make the most of the summer heat.

Enjoy your summer keeping cool indoors by utilizing the above tips provided. There are many ways to beat the heat, so find a way that works best for you!

Summertime Entertainment Near ONYX Glendale Apartments

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Summer is in full swing, and we’re showcasing attractions and entertainment you can find in the vicinity of your community. Enjoy the abundance of summertime activity at ONYX Glendale Apartments, in Glendale, CA. Apartment living is all about summer fun, entertainment, and family outings. So here is your guide to making the most of the longer days and beautiful weather.

Everything our city has to offer

Find us in Glendale, a county in Los Angeles, California, which gives you easy, walkable access to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and fantastic shopping. Here are some local attractions to consider:

Family-friendly weekend ideas

Los Angeles, California, is full of energizing and fun family day trips over the weekend. Everything from parks, museums, sports venues, and family-friendly restaurants is on offer. Take a family trip to the theme park at Universal Studios, which is just ten minutes away. A trip to the beach is always a fun day out; consider one of the many beaches in So-Cal that are kid-friendly. And enjoy America’s favorite past-time and take in a game of baseball at Dodger Stadium.

Hosting at your apartment

Host family and friends this summer at ONYX Glendale. With its wide variety of community and apartment amenities on offer, it’s all about summer fun and entertainment.

Community amenities include a rooftop garden, fitness center and yoga studio, a dipping pool with spa, and two sky deck BBQ/fire areas with fantastic views of downtown LA.

Apartment amenities include private balconies, stainless steel appliances, WiFi-enabled home appliances, and fully furnished kitchens.

Enjoy the modern comfort of downtown LA,  in a pet-friendly community over at ONYX Glendale Apartments.