A Mini Garden

Taking care of houseplants can be therapeutic and can help contribute to our overall wellness. Plus, they give us as a brief escape from our busy lives. Whether you are working at home or in the office, taking care of plants allows you to take a moment and recharge with nature.

You can also plant herbs that you can use in your own meals. Start with small pots with holes at the bottom, fill them with soil, and plant your chosen herbs.

If you think you don’t have enough space, go for hanging pots! Not only are they space savers, they can also add some color to your décor. However, before you get excited with all the planting, you have to make sure this doesn’t violate any of your apartment policies.

A Reading Zone

Having a quiet reading nook is the perfect place for a quick getaway from all your daily activities. And it’s very simple to assemble. Just get your comfy chair, fluffy cushions, and your favorite blanket.

Don’t forget to add your personal touch, like a stack of your favorite magazines or some scented candles, to make it feel more homey. This setup is ideal especially if your apartment balcony is facing away from major roads.

A Tea Place

There’s nothing like a nice view while enjoying a cup of tea with friends, right? Your apartment balcony could  be the perfect place to have your own tea room and invite guests over. Take out some comfy chairs, some pillows, a small table, and call your friends over.

And don’t forget to serve your favorite cup of tea and other refreshments! Arrange your plants around the space to have a little tea party or maybe small work meetings.

A Cozy Nap Area

If you love taking naps in the afternoon, then you’re going to love napping on your balcony. You can either install a hammock or place some cushions and blanket at the floor. You can also hang some fairy lights for a cozy feel and make it a perfect place for stargazing! Lastly, take out your rug and put lots of comfy pillows to start a great nap.

An Outdoor Barbeque

Barbeque weekends are not just for people with backyards, you can also do it on your apartment balcony! Start by getting some barbeque grills that you can attach to your balcony railing and invite your friends over for barbeque weekends! Of course, like the mini garden idea, make sure this doesn’t violate any of your apartment policies.

A Personal Place

Your apartment balcony can also be a private personal space just for you to enjoy. Use it to stretch in the morning, or for afternoon yoga. Make it look magical by adding candles to small glass jars, and watch as they light up your small space. Add your favorite scented candles, and get a glass of wine or beer.

After a long and tiring day, you deserve to just chill and relax in your own cozy place. And whatever you decide to do with it, as long as it has your personal touch, it will surely improve your overall lifestyle and create lasting memories.

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Flameless Candles

These are a simple and safe way to introduce both October and November holiday’s to the outside of your apartment. Perfect for standing solo in lanterns, candle holders, and pumpkins alike. Avoiding any concerns with actual flame, candle wax damage or staining, and exterior sprinkler heads is just an added bonus. In addition, these always look gorgeous inside window sills all throughout December too.

Pumpkins

Nothing says autumn is finally here quite like pumpkins. If you’re looking for a cost effective way to spice up your patio or balcony, pumpkins are a must have décor item. Try buying pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, the uglier the better. Fill a bowl on your outdoor table with small pumpkins as a centerpiece. Toss in different colors like white with sage green, and a little orange. Pumpkins add versatility to your outdoor space, no matter which ones you choose. So have fun with it!

Apartment renter note – make sure you’re checking your pumpkins regularly, and dispose of any that start rotting.

Outdoor Pillows

Decorations are fun, but they’re even better when they’re functional. The chillier it gets, the more we all embrace fall as the season to start snuggling for warmth. Now is the time to whip out and layer cozy throw pillows.

Select traditional prints like dark red, mustard yellow, or plaid. For an intimate outdoor patio or balcony, choose different textures and add a few neutral tones to add more warmth. Since this space is an extension of your apartment home, the inside of your apartment will feel more comfy with this added view too.

Decorating your apartment can be a great mood-booster for yourself, and also for your neighbors. We hope you try out some of our outdoor fall decorating ideas and can’t wait to enjoy them with you while visiting our different Southeastern Wisconsin communities!

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Here are some quick ways to help people improve your overall output while working remotely in one of our Sussex apartments or any community.

1.  Create a Workspace

Apartments tend to have planned spaces that are conducive to your lifestyle. Which could mean, you have no available area where you can work uninterrupted since you never planned on working remotely. There’s hope! Accommodating your new home office can be easily done, with a little creativity.

Start by defining what is realistic with your daily life. Living with a spouse, children, or a roommate will demand a place more tucked away.  This is much easier to accomplish in any 2 bedroom apartment, like those found at both our Maple Grove and Maple Creek communities. If you’re living in a studio or 1 bedroom apartment in Sussex or elsewhere, consider modifying a single living area like your large breakfast bar or a part of your living room.

Once you’re able to set it up, your apartment can remain your home, while also being a comfortable place you conduct business.

2. Keep Structure

Concentration is key in any job. Staying focused with regular home distractions can be one of the most difficult parts of working remotely. But, distractions can’t be an excuse for losing structure throughout your workday. Learn to use your peak hours effectively. Schedule your biggest tasks to be completed within that period of time.

Working from a dog-friendly apartment can allow you to deviate from your normal day-to-day, as well. Pets can become more needy when you’re around more often. Take into account their normal structure. And don’t forget, they may have a harder time when regular office hours resume too.

At the end of the day, power down your electronics and move away from your desk or work space. Avoid taking your laptop outside of your designated work area. Blending your work and personal life will create opportunity to stay in work mode. Allow yourself to unwind and spend time with those you love.

3. Schedule Communications 

Regardless of where you set-up your home office, having a phone and internet access will be a requirement. If your work responsibilities include conference calls or conversations with clients, make sure to schedule them for times when you know you will be alone. Since you can’t avoid Skype calls with your boss, purchase noise-canceling headphones that help you focus on the task at hand in between those calls. In addition, find work from home playlists on Apple Music or Spotify.

Ideally, you want your home office to reflect the same practices as your company’s office. Remain connected with your co-workers. Avoid the feeling of being isolated and touch base with your team often.

Working from home can provide several benefits. It can also produce numerous challenges when space is limited or you share your apartment. Do your best work by cutting out a consistent work space, preparing for personal distractions, and creating a schedule that benefits you, your loved ones, and your employer.

For our residents and prospects living or inquiring about Sussex apartments for rent, we have all the details you need on the current detour. Information and directions for both our Maple Creek Apartments and Maple Grove Apartments can be found through the link below. Please reach out to our wonderful property manager, Katie, with any questions at (262) 246-9797. We have also included the Maple Avenue Detour Map for your convenience.

Click here for information about the Maple Avenue Reconstruction Project. Provided by The Village of Sussex directly.

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Renovated and Ready to Show off! Apple Valley Apartments & Townhomes is a familiar Menomonee Falls community with a brand new look.

Now offering distinctive 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments and townhomes! These rare finds offer all the perks to townhome or condo-ownership without any of the fees!

Centered in the heart of Menomonee Falls, our community is located near several grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and more. You’ll have a convenient advantage to just about everything you would ever need. Surrounded by large trees and natural escape views, Apple Valley is the best example of where convenience meets comfort.

Spacious, remodeled floor plans offer open-concept living and include brand new everything! Enjoy new appliances, flooring, counter-tops, breakfast bars, cabinets, large vanities, and modern fixtures throughout. Importantly, Apple Valley offers personal garages, underground parking and ample guest parking. Our smoke-free, cat-friendly community will soon offer a fitness center, as well. Soak up every season through peerless windows and a large terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape. With an assortment of floor plans to choose from, we are positive you will find the perfect new place to call home.

We are excited to introduce Apple Valley Apartments & Townhomes and would like to invite you, this Saturday, November 9th, 2020, between 11am – 2pm for our first-ever Open House! If you’re unable to join us this weekend, we would love the opportunity to have you for a private tour. Contact us today! (262) 251-4990

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Your windows are cracked open, the crisp scent of fall air breezes throughout your apartment, and the only things on your agenda are getting chili started in the crockpot, watching football, and enjoying pumpkin flavored everything. Southeastern Wisconsin is the one of the most beautiful places to live this time of year. Leaves of various colors and cozy weather makes the desire of staying home truly enjoyable.

Check out our top 3 reasons why apartment living is so fitting for fall below!

1. “DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY”

When living in an apartment, the worry of maintaining a yard or house is non-existent. Raking leaves? Nope! Preparing for the first snowfall? I don’t think so! You have all the time needed to make pecan pie, visit Cozy Nook Farm in Waukesha to pick out a huge pumpkin, and enjoy all autumn has to offer in Wisconsin. Apartment living certainly provides tenants with more time to enjoy the things that really matter.

Where else to go for perfect pumpkin pick’n & early holiday cheer?

The Elegant Farmer – Mukwonago, WI   |    Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival – Milwaukee, WI

2. COMMUNITY

Morgenson Realty likes to keep a strong sense of community within our company, as well as our properties. Whether it’s a costume contest, door decorating competition or food drive for charity, celebrating the holiday’s at work and at home always creates the comradery and community that truly unify our priorities.

Get Inspired!

Decorating for the holiday’s is always something to look forward to. Save yourself hours of Pinterest pinning or wandering the aisles of Hobby Lobby (not that BOTH of those options aren’t insanely fun) by gaining and sharing the perfect fall vision from your neighbors! Seeing a couples unique pumpkin decorating skills, cute kids in costumes or the prettiest homemade wreath you’ve ever seen, really keeps to the tight-knit community feel that living in a rental apartment provides.

3. THAT COMFY LIFE

Overpaying for heat, water, etc. is old news! Your home should be a place where you relax, decompress and enjoy the tranquility of knowing somebody “has your back”. The perfect sized apartment offers a cozy setting without the burdens of home ownership and a peace of mind you don’t have to overpay for. Apartments offer a ton of inclusive features and amenities at top locations and all for a reasonable price. We support prioritizing “that comfy life” and will always focus our attention on the importance of “home”, at each of our communities.

Guess What?

Our communities throughout Sussex, Menomonee Falls, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Franklin, Jefferson and Wauwatosa are all surrounded with the best Autumn festivities! Plus, it’s easier than ever to follow updates and upcoming events from your apartment community via Facebook! GO SHARE YOUR FAVORITE APARTMENT DECORATING IDEAS OR FALL GO-TO’S WITH US & YOUR NEIGHBORS! Like and Follow your property today! Simply visit your properties page and click the Facebook icon to get started.

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