Celebrate National Eggnog Day at Collingwood Apartments
You will only see it once a year. It makes its debut around Thanksgiving, and then, poof! it’s gone – just like Santa, until this time next year. You’ll find it at your local grocery store in the dairy section, wedged between buttermilk and other milk. Its sweet, ultra-creamy….and maybe a little high in calories. But it’s Christmas, so who cares about that, right? Right. And it has its very own day – December 24 is National Eggnog Day! Eggnog is one of the most popular beverages served during the holiday season. The traditional recipe for Eggnog is milk, cream (told you so), sugar, beaten eggs like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sometimes alcohol. Americans drink it with rum or bourbon, while Peruvians use pomace brandy and Germans use beer. There are a few theories about how eggnog got its name. One story claims that eggnog was first called “egg n’ grog,” which was eventually shortened to “eggnog.” According to other sources, the name comes from the Old English word for strong ale, “nog.” This theory suggests that combining the words “egg” and “nog” refers to any drink that contains both eggs and strong alcohol. We sincerely try not to think about drinking eggs, especially with rum, but we must admit that eggnog is rather tasty at least once a year. Regardless of how eggnog got its name, it has been a favorite holiday beverage for centuries! Make some today to toast the holidays and celebrate the holidays and National Eggnog Day! Want to make Eggnog at home? Here’s a great recipe from tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Homemade Eggnog 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract ground cinnamon for topping Instructions Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer. Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or other container and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a thinner, completely smooth consistency, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh whipped cream, if desired. Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week. Cheers to all and to all Happy Eggnog Day!
Let Us Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is a time when many of us gather together to reflect on the things for which we are—well—thankful! ☻ Here at Collingwood Apartments on Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta, what we are most thankful for is our residents, and the sense of community we all share. It is in that spirit of gratefulness that we offer you a little bit of lightheartedness and some suggestions on how to create new traditions and make good Georgia memories this Thanksgiving holiday. Some years it’s easy to get all excited about Thanksgiving, isn’t it? You brought out your World Market Cider & Clove Potpourri Jar November 1. You’ve already ordered your new Thirtystone Harvest Collection turkey and pumpkin wine bottle stoppers for in-store pickup at the Northport Mall Macy’s, and that much-anticipated Thanksgiving meal with family and friends at South City Kitchen Avalon is never really far from your mind. But other years things are a little harder, aren’t they? You never know what the weather will be like. Sometimes you have to travel when you’d much rather stay home. And this year we’ve got the Covid-19 pandemic thrown into the mix. Dealing with the virus has upended people’s lives in many ways, and most of them are a lot more serious than having to go to our Aunt Ruthie’s and eat her “special” green bean casserole again. Whether your family and friends will be gathering in person or online later this month, or not at all, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of ways to make this holiday special. One fun one is to wear Thanksgiving-decorated face masks. If you don’t have the time to make your own, Better Homes & Gardens has curated a list of Etsy options that’s worth checking out. We’re thinking about getting our brother-in-law David the one that says “Will Remove For Pie.” An easy way to bring some joy into people’s lives is to order them a beautiful seasonal bouquet from Alpharetta Flower Market. If you’re Zooming, think about getting each household that will be on the call, including yours, arrangements that complement each other—a great suggestion from our resident lifestyle professionals, the Idea Specialists™. You also could go to one of the area’s amazing wine stores—Fermented and Total Wine & More, to name just two—and get several bottles of the same wine for your family and friends, whether you’ll be gathering together or not. What wonderful traditions to begin! Of course you also can find some really good wines at area grocery stores, whether you are shopping at a convenient Kroger or Publix. And, both offer complete Thanksgiving dinners you can order online and pick up at the store or have delivered via your favorite service. That way you can spend more time in the den watching football or bingeing on your favorite series, or entertaining yourself with a Thanksgiving movie, all comfy and cute in your leggings and a Thomasa Turtleneck Sweatshirt from Anthropologie (we like the one in limeade). What? You don’t _have_ a favorite Thanksgiving movie? Well, maybe check out the classic Alice’s Restaurant, converted from the Arlo Guthrie song of the same name. Talk about a real oldie but a goodie. . . Need to laugh? Watch Free Birds, with Reggie the Pardoned Turkey and his cohort Jake, a fanatic turkey who also happens to be a time traveler. That should do the trick. On the other hand, maybe you want to do a little bit, or a lot, of the cooking yourself. Life is short, so let’s start with dessert first: Pick up a delicious chocolate pecan pie and a pear-pistachio tart from Theo’s Brother’s Bakery, then go to Trader Joe’s for its seasonal specialties, which include a vegetarian turkey-less stuffed roast with gravy, a brined bone-in turkey breast that’s just the right amount for two people, corn pudding, and a flock of milk chocolate turkeys. OK, well, maybe flock is overstating things just a little bit. But there are several in the package, and they are so cute! In a turkey sort of way, of course. Next, head to Williams-Sonoma and pick up a jar of their apple-orange cranberry relish and a new carving set. Then download one or two of their fun Thanksgiving photo vignette Zoom backdrops. Everyone will be _so_ impressed with what you’ve done with your place! However you spend your holiday, we want you to be safe and healthy. We’re hoping to get to spend at least a little of it outside. Some of us want to go hiking with friends or have a picnic with our family on the Big Creek Greenway. You might have plans that involve gathering on your sister-in-law’s back patio, or your best friend’s driveway; anywhere you can enjoy yourself while keeping social distance in mind. Whatever you decide to do, we hope you enjoy. Thanks for reading, and Happy Thanksgiving! DRESSING Ha, you didn’t think we were really going to write about Thanksgiving without mentioning dressing, did you? (OK, OK, _and_ stuffing, just in case that’s what you grew up with.) Whatever version of the classic side dish you eat on Turkey Day, just don’t make the mistake of saying, “Well, Grandmommy’s tastes better than MeMaw’s.” No, no, no, no, no. Each person’s dressing is the best. Period. You just have to appreciate their version of it for what it is. That said, we’re quite sure that everyone knows it is written in stone that you can’t make dressing without crumbled up white loaf bread and corn bread (get out of here with your sweet corn muffins, right this instant!), boiled chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth and water, some butter, salt, pepper, celery powder, onion powder, and sage. Right? Right. If you want to try your hand at making your own and would prefer a little more guidance than what our MawMaw gave us back in the day, Southern Living offers not only a quintessential cornbread dressing recipe, it also can instruct
Pumpkin & Spice & Everything Nice
There are two types of people in this world, right? The ones who really like their pumpkin spice lattes…..and the ones who really like their pumpkin spice lattes with extra nutmeg and whipped cream. No matter how you take your frothy taste of fall, you can place your order for a pumpkin spice latte at any one of the many coffee shops convenient to Collingwood Apartment Homes, whether you want to sit and relax and enjoy your steaming mug along with a croissant at The Nest Cafe or grab a scone to go from Starbucks at North Point Parkway on your way to work or class. Of course, on the sleepy Sunday mornings you don’t want to meet up with friends at Peach Coffee Roasters you might be more inclined to light your favorite pumpkin spice-scented candle and lounge on your couch or porch after enjoying some warm oatmeal flavored with a little something from Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Limited Edition Pumpkin Trio. As we’ve shared with you before, our resident lifestyle professionals, the Idea Specialists™, use Jordan’s Skinny Syrups for everything from comfy coffees to classic cocktails, with some baking in between. We really couldn’t make up our mind which one of this fall’s pumpkin offerings was our favorite! Back to candles: There are about a million places to buy them, right? Well, one always-reliable source is Bath & Body Works, and its Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin 3-Wick Candle made O: The Oprah Magazine’s list of Fall 2020 candles that smell “almost as good as fresh pie.” Depending on how much pumpkin spice lights up your life, you also could make the quick run down to the Sephora at North Point Mall and pick up the Too Faced Pumpkin Spice Warm & Spicy Eyeshadow Palette. And the Sephora Collection Mini Pumpkin Infused Brush Set. There are also about a million recipes for this pumpkin spice latte out there; if you don’t already have one you prefer, try the one from Delish (we’ve put the recipe at the end of this blog). Before we go any further down this yummy-smelling road, though, we probably ought to pause and ask ourselves: What, actually, is pumpkin spice? You may think you have a gourd idea, but you might not….. Ahem. Seriously, what is it in pumpkin spice, and what is it about it, that makes so many people crave bonfires and boots and sweaters and snuggles? Well, the basic recipe most often is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Different blends might contain a little allspice and cardamom. Some chefs even add lemon peel. There is not a bit of pumpkin in it whatsoever. The elements alone, though, don’t work the special magic that has us buying everything from pumpkin spice protein smoothies (this is our favorite recipe right now!) and Kind bars to dog treats and tortilla chips. The ingredients also have to be heated together. That’s what creates the aroma compounds that get us—and food chemists—all excited. Taken to that next level, the “pumpkin” spice when we taste it is kind of caramelized, maybe a little bit burned, and evocative of wood fire. Get out your flannel shirts, we are going to that bonfire! And taking some chemists with us! Because, they’ve educated us: The scent is supposed to remind us of pumpkin pie—can’t you just smell grandma’s at the Thanksgiving table? It turns out, though, that the pie filling used by a lot of us, and our mothers and grandmothers, often is not made with pumpkin, either. Instead, inside those familiar cans we’re all used to seeing each fall is usually a sweet squash that is specially bred to be less watery and hard to chew than the pumpkins you might use to make a Jack-o-Lantern and decorate your porch. Combined, of course, with one of our favorite spice blends. Don’t take our word for it, check out the American Chemical Association’s Chemical & Engineering News website. Now, back to baking. If a busy schedule means you can’t take the time to make your own muffins, just pop over to Starbucks. (Pop over? Did we mean to do that? Maybe…..) Can’t you just taste their pumpkin cream cheese muffin? And their pumpkin bread? Which of course you will order along with that classic latte. And if you’re too busy even for Starbucks, just pour yourself up a mug of some Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew straight from your own refrigerator; it’s available at Whole Foods Market on Old Milton Parkway Cheers! Thank you for letting Collingwood Apartment Homes have a little bit of fun with a beloved fall tradition. What’s your recipe using favorite pumpkin or pumpkin spice? What’s your favorite candle? Do you bring out your pumpkin-orange throw for your couch around this time every year? We’d love to hear from you with your fall fun ideas! Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe from Delish Ingredients 1 c. whole milk 2 tbsp. pumpkin purée 1 tbsp. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 c. hot espresso or coffee Whipped cream, for garnish Directions In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, spice, and vanilla extract. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is warmed, then blend mixture with an immersion blender until frothy. Pour hot espresso into a mug, then top with pumpkin-spice foamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice Need A Little Diversion? See how many words you are able to make out of the letters P U M P K I N S P I C E. We got to 50 by ourselves, 63 with a little help from the internet (and no we didn’t include any of those special two- or three-letter words from Scrabble). Want to Know More About What’s in a Can of Pumpkin Pie Filling? The U.S. Food & Drug administration has issued some pretty firm guidance about this. For real. FDA policy states: “In the labeling of
Alpharetta Shopping—What’s Not to Love?
Folks living in Collingwood Apartment’s in Alpharetta, Georgia love the convenience of having stylish malls, boutiques and shops within minutes of their home! And, did you know that Alpharetta has more than 250 shops within a five-mile radius where you can browse and buy? Relax, because the Idea Specialists© at Collingwood have compiled a few of their favorite places from Fashion, Furniture and Food for residents to indulge in and enjoy. You can’t go wrong at Moop’s Boutique where owner Carolyn Gordon has an outstanding reputation for knowing her clientele, providing great customer service and staying up to date on fashion trends. “This year’s Fall fashion trend is leopard and cheetah prints, along with all things camo,” she declares. “Also, this year’s fall color is yellow.” Stop in and get styled to the nines at the shop’s downtown Alpharetta address on 58 Canton St #102. Another fab shop just 3.4 miles from Collingwood is Magnolia Moon Modern Outfitters on 245 Market Street across from the Town Green. We love this shop because it’s filled with the latest—blending contemporary women’s apparel with professional “day-to-night” pieces, special occasion dresses, cozy basics, and unique accessories. The boutique also offers women’s sizes, shoes (check out these fun booties we found), plus unique home and gift items. And don’t worry gentlemen, we have you covered with a local recommendation as well. Try Clothes Horse Men’s Apparel, a local retailer found at 28 Milton Ave in Alpharetta. Owners Charleen and John Thompson feel that their store is “a way to of manifest southern hospitality while providing classic, comfortable apparel and accessories to North Atlanta.” You’ll find a great inventory of collections including Best Sellers, Adventurist and our favorite Coastal Prep. Of course, in addition to filling your wardrobe this fall, you may be like us and need furniture for your awesome spacious luxury apartment here at Collingwood. One place we love is Queen of Hearts, an antique mall in Alpharetta located at 670 North Main Street. Currently celebrating it’s 21st year, the retailer hosts more than 200 dealers who offer a wide variety of items for sale, among them interior décor such as Mid-Century Modern furniture, home decor, art, rugs, painted and repurposed furniture. Best of all, Queen of Hearts offers free Design Team Tuesday consultations with Shana Gonzales (BLEU), Melissa Dale (STORY), and Cherilyn Allen (TFP). For those who prefer the latest in furniture styles, check out West Elm in Avalon. The ultra-hip shop presents modern design with an eye toward sustainability. According to its website, West Elm’s team designs 90% of products in–house, allowing the retailer to offer a wide selection of organic, handcrafted, sustainably sourced and Fair Trade Certified™ products. We love this Jensen Round Dining table, perfect for the dining area in Collingwood’s spacious floorplans. One final furniture boutique we love to shop and browse is Belso Home Studio, just four miles from Collingwood and featuring a wide variety of sectionals, sofas and chairs, ottomans and poufs, along with accessories, lighting, and a custom handcrafted upholstery line. The boutique is committed to locally made and hand-crafted goods including tables made in Georgia, and hand poured candles to name a few. Stop in to see (and sniff) at their downtown Alpharetta on 30 North Main Street. So, once you’ve shopped and acquired your heart’s desire, be sure to bring your treasure back to an apartment home you love at our spacious Collingwood Apartment’s just minutes away from convenient shopping and fine dining, yet nestled in 32 acres of beautiful landscaping and natural wooded areas. The best of both worlds awaits you at Collingwood. Call or come by today and let us show you why Collingwood should be your special place to live.
Embrace Fall 2020 with an Outdoor Décor Re-do at Collingwood Apartments – Alpharetta Georgia
With Labor Day quickly approaching, but social distancing still a priority, a weekend staycation may be just what the doctor ordered. Instead of spending money on traveling and hotels, why not upgrade your EQ — Entertainment Quotient, that is—by embracing fall with an outdoor décor re-do, setting the stage for when you do feel safe enough to entertain. Collingwood Apartments is known for its spacious apartment homes — and it is also recognized for its outdoor living spaces, lake, walking trails and wildlife. Sunrooms, porches, and balcony’s offer a way to extend our living options by creating a place we can sit – enjoy the seasonal changes and appreciate nature. Whether your outdoor space is a sunroom, porch, or balcony, the decorating options are endlessly fun! One of our favorite inspirational go-to’s for home décor is Real Simple Magazine. You can always count on their designers to present timely trends each season. Here is a recent article we think you will enjoy, on ultimate outdoor entertainment. It states what many of us are still thinking, and that is that indoor entertaining is still off-limits for the foreseeable future. We asked our own resident lifestyle professionals, the Idea Specialists™, their thoughts on how to make the most impact with outdoor entertaining and décor, and what tips they might offer that would be fun leading into Labor Day weekend. Here’s a few of their suggestions: Whether you have a sunroom, porch, or balcony, one of the easiest, most impactful ways to gradually lean into fall is with plants and color. Leave your existing plants in place and integrate fall colors of pumpkin, (traditional orange or the newer sage green) mustard, and cinnamon into the backdrop for a pop of seasonal color. Create a focal point. Since we love pumpkins we found this at Ballard Designs. Perfect for the season — combining a fairytale pumpkin, a wreath of seasonal greenery, and a pedestal flower pot. VIOLA! But also, don’t be afraid to be creative and frugal — repurpose a vessel you already have and create your own. Forage for greenery or purchase it someplace fabulous and nearby Collingwood, like Jade Trees Garden. (Be still my heart.) This type of treatment would also be a welcoming addition to your front door-area decorating, as a centerpiece for a dining room table, or on a coffee table. Light up the night! Lighting is magical, isn’t it? It can make or break a room. We love vintage festival or Edison lights for indoor or outdoor lighting. Love early mornings in the fall? Are you a coffer drinker? Turn that potting bench into a cute seasonal coffee station and enjoy that morning cup of Joe on your porch. Treat yourself to special handcrafted coffee mugs from Andrea Hill Pottery – Etsy and Jordan’s Skinny Mix Syrups in an assortment of flavors like salted caramel, pumpkin spice or Cinnamon Dolce. YUM! If coffee isn’t your thing—flip to evening cocktails with a twist of fall. Look at this amazing Pumpkin Spice White Russian recipe, also from Skinny Mixes. One of the easiest ways to cozy up a sunroom is to use casual throws in a variety of colors. They can range in price from $25-$30 or, well — the sky is the limit. We love this one from Crate & Barrell. But if you’re on a budget – you may prefer a lower price point packed with style — like this one we found at Birch Lane for $34 — we like the fringe. Want to celebrate your new décor? Have a party – virtual of course! Add Invitations – receiving an invitation, whether paper or digital, is always fun. Choose a fun fall theme and create your party! We love Paperless Post (which isn’t just paperless anymore!) And be sure and check out their options for hosting a “virtual party”. You’ll be glad you did! Send us your tips and techniques on decorating! We’d love to see your outdoor décor redo!
Refresh, Revive, and Thrive at Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community
Are you staying cooped up inside too much? It’s time to step outside because Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community is in full bloom! Our resort-style community is situated on thirty-two beautifully maintained acres, featuring natural wooded areas, a lake, walking trails, and professionally landscaped common areas. All the colors of the rainbow can be enjoyed through the breathtaking gardens along every step of this Alpharetta, Georgia property. Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community is centrally located, offering residents a taste of everything Alpharetta has to offer! Take in the wooded scenery and stop by the lake as you stroll along our walking trails. Check out Big Creek Greenway Trail when you feel like stepping off the property. A car wash area is provided onsite for all Collingwood residents, so you can get your car sparkling before going out for a drive! Check Awesome Alpharetta for local events to add to your calendar while our Idea Specialists share a few ways to revive and thrive after a monotonous stretch of staying in. Beat restlessness and cabin fever by keeping your social support system close. Give your friends and family a call when you think of them. Write down social appointments in a daily planner. Plan workouts to keep yourself in a routine. An effective home workout can be done with minimal equipment. ProForm SpaceSaver Adjustable 25 Pound Dumbbell Workout Weights allow a wide range of weight settings while saving space in your home. The TheraBand CLX Resistance Band has a loop on each end for ease of use to prevent slipping. A goal journal, like The 5 Second Journal, can help to map out your progress along the way to retain focus. Meal prep makes it much easier to stick to a diet plan. Rubbermaid Brilliance Leak-Proof Food Storage Containers keep food fresh and secure while stacking neatly together. Fill them with fresh ingredients for the fridge; fill them with dry goods for pantry storage. The kitchens in Collingwood Luxury Apartment Homes have ample pantry space for all your specialty ingredients. Blend up sauces, dressings, and smoothies in the classic NutriBullet Nutrient Extractor for nutritious meals. Now is the time to shop the farmers markets near Collingwood, while a variety of foods are in season. Remember to drink plenty of water too! The Reduce 40oz Cold 1 Stainless Steel Hydration Bottle keeps drinks cold for 30 hours! Cleaning up after meal prep and cooking is a cinch with recycling stations conveniently located throughout the Collingwood community. Sip a cup of tea and reflect on what brings you a sense of gratitude and appreciation. The ingenuiTEA teapot from Adagio thoroughly filters loose ingredients so they don’t land in your cup. The 90-Day Gratitude Journal teaches mindfulness practices for a lifetime of positive thinking. A daily routine can be created to give more attention to what you’re wanting in your life, and less attention to what you’d rather leave behind. A positively driven mindset opens doors for opportunities and solutions. Anything is possible if you only give it a chance! Aromatherapy may help to relax your mind and uplift your spirit. The ASAKUKI 700ml Premium Essential Oil Diffuser has such a large water capacity, it will run continuously for up to 20 hours. Countless essential oils are available for a variety of benefits. Lemon essential oil has a bright fragrance that is sure to uplift the senses. Lavender essential oil has a calming and soothing effect. Essential oils can be combined to create a custom blend, with lemon and lavender being a popular combination. For further aromatherapy, we love Dr. Teal’s products during a personal spa day when it’s time for a reset. The amazing amenities at Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community will bring excitement while inspiring peace of mind – just what you need when embarking on something new! Call our leasing team at 770-667-3211 to choose your new luxury apartment home and refresh your life!
Tips for Creating Your Perfect Home Office @Collingwood Apartment Homes
Now, more than ever in recent history, people all over the world are working from home. Even as businesses begin to reopen here in Alpharetta, Georgia, many folks continue to do their work from home instead of heading back to the office. CNN’s Work Transformed discusses the transitions required to facilitate a remote workforce. While working from bed or the couch may seem tempting, it blurs the mental lines between business and leisure. This is why it’s so important to create an exclusive space within the home where productivity will flow. The Idea Specialists at Collingwood Apartment Homes have some tips to share with anyone looking to set up or improve a home office. Whether you can devote an entire room or merely a portion, we’re certain you’ll find some useful ideas to apply to your workspace. We recommend you begin by measuring the area you intend to use so that you know exactly how much furniture it will accommodate. Collingwood Luxury Apartment Homes are available in seven different floor plans to meet your needs. Choose a desk or table that fits the space while still giving plenty of room to spread out paperwork. The UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk features a wide variety of desktop finishes to coordinate with your home office furniture. Position the desk near a window rather than in a dark corner to maximize natural light. This, along with lamps for task lighting, will help to reduce eye fatigue. The Anglepoise Original 1227 Desk Lamp from Perigold is fully adjustable and clamps securely to your work surface. A comfortable chair will assist in keeping you happy and productive during your workday. The Three Posts Eckard Task Chair from Wayfair has high ratings and positive reviews. If space allows, an armchair in your home office adds a great place to sit while reading through documents or brainstorming creative ideas. It may also make a handsome backdrop for video conferences if you don’t necessarily need to be at your desk. Just be sure your background doesn’t look too distracting and your face is well lit for a professional appearance. And don’t forget about storage! You’re likely to have various supplies and documents that will need a home somewhere. It’s best to keep them all nearby to avoid wandering into other rooms and losing focus. Use shelves large enough to accommodate all of your materials. It’s hard to find what you’re looking for when everything is crammed into a tight space. Hanging clipboards or bulletin boards on the walls can be the perfect way to always find the documents you need. It’s also the perfect place to display images and quotes that keep you feeling inspired. Uplifting décor is another way to stay inspired and interested by stimulating your senses. Add life to your home office with plants (real or fake), a candle, an aromatherapy diffuser, or a tabletop fountain. You may find it helpful to play some soft instrumental music or natural sound effects, such as ocean waves. Noise-canceling headphones could be just what you’re looking for if distractions are a problem. We suggest a “do not disturb” sign if there are others in the home. A common self-made distraction is clutter. So go easy on the amount of personal items in your work area. Place them on shelves or walls and reserve your desktop only for work. It’s a good idea to declutter regularly, perhaps at the end of the workday or workweek. A shredder under your desk will prevent papers from piling up as they wait to be discarded. Corral cords for tidiness and efficiency. A power strip with surge protection is recommended for sensitive equipment. If you find some equipment unsightly, such as a printer, hide it in a cabinet. Marie Kondo has much wisdom to share on the art of living joyfully by tidying your space. She even has a line of office supplies! Finally, you’ll likely need a calendar to keep track of deadlines, meetings, and scheduling tasks. Whether your home office is temporary or long-term, we hope these tips will help you to transform your space and streamline your business. The Collingwood team wishes you well in all your endeavors as you live life fully!
Looking for a New Apartment Home in Alpharetta, Georgia?
At Collingwood Apartments Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed! Spring is a beautiful time of year to go out and look for your next home. Yet, this spring just happens to be a time when we need to shelter in place for a while. Don’t let that stop you, though. This is the age of information, and nearly everything can be managed online. Virtual tours are now available to showcase the apartment homes of Collingwood. Call 770-667-3211 or email collingwood@ram-mgt.com to arrange a virtual tour of the apartment of your choice. So you’ve discovered the sophistication and comfort of Collingwood’s community within the growing city of Alpharetta, where great schools, career opportunities, and entertainment are all in close proximity. Can it get any better? It can when you receive a $500 discount! Take advantage of our April special by signing a 12-month lease within 24 hours of your tour. We’ll give you $500 off your first month’s rent when you move in by April 30! Our virtual tours are thorough so that you can inspect every detail of your prospective new home. Still, we’re going the extra mile to guarantee that you’ll be completely pleased. If you should move in and discover that your apartment isn’t what you expected, simply give us a written notice within your first 30 days. We can transfer you to another one of our apartment homes, or we can terminate your lease so you’re free to make other living arrangements. You will only be charged rent for the number of days the apartment was occupied. Your security deposit will be fully refunded as long as no damages or fees are incurred. And you will not be rushed to move out. We allow 60 days from the date you move in so you have plenty of time to take care of business. Social distancing doesn’t have to slow down your pursuit of fine living. Contact the friendly Collingwood leasing team to reserve your luxurious new home today!
Collingwood Apartment Homes in Alpharetta Georgia Has Gone Virtual
We’re here to serve…. The team at Collingwood Apartments remains committed to serving you throughout this time of social distancing. Maintaining everyone’s health and safety is of utmost importance to us. Thankfully, we are able to offer virtual services so you don’t have to miss a beat while planning your move! We are happy to answer your questions and help you find the perfect home. Ask about our current special for a savings of $500! Apartments are available in seven floor plans, ranging from 750 to 1377 square feet. Many recent renovations have been underway in order to bring you the high quality and modern comfort that Collingwood represents. This offer ends April 30, 2020, so don’t delay! Go directly to the savings! We welcome your pets to our community, or “VIPs” (Very Important Pets), as we lovingly call them. Our policy allows up to two pets per residence. A one-time fee applies, as does a small monthly fee. We have a pet park and plenty of space to walk your 4-legged love – and cats—they’re welcomed too! Here is the link to our Pet Policy page. Join us on Facebook and Instagram to view regularly posted photos and video clips of our apartment interiors, outdoor grounds, amenities, and notable exchanges within our community. You can easily stay current when you enjoy our frequent Facebook posts. Please feel free to interact with us online if you’re considering joining the Collingwood community. We also encourage our current residents to do the same! Our virtual services are not only convenient to prospective residents, but also to current residents. The ability to manage your apartment home at Collingwood and request maintenance is available upon logging into your account on our website. This is crucial, as we all must continue with our regular lives while prioritizing our health. Collingwood Apartments serves its community, regardless of circumstances. New to Collingwood? Login here to apply for a new home at Collingwood, or if you’re a current resident – you can make a rent payment or request service here too. We strive to keep our leasing process as simple and straightforward as possible, offering our assistance along the way. So why wait? Select your desired floor plan and contact us today @ 770-667-3211! Take a look here — https://collingwoodapts.com/floor-plans/
Celebrate the Love
It’s February and love is in the air! February is the month we celebrate two heart-centered events; Valentines Day on February 14, and Heart Month, all month long. At Collingwood, we also celebrate the love we have for our residents — we’re fortunate to have people from so many walks of life, who have chosen Collingwood as their home. We are also fortunate to have an amazing leasing team with lots of heart for what they do; and we’d like to introduce them to you. Here we go… Melissa Scott — Property Manager Favorite Quote: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Fun Fact: I love science fiction movies! Beam me up, Scottie! Personal Interests: Being outdoors, being in nature. Cooking and eating! Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: We like to work hard, have fun and do our very best. Aida Sigler — Assistant Manager Favorite Quote: “Live the life you love and love the life you live.” Fun Fact: When you get enough sleep your brain cells have time to regenerate so you can function better. Personal Interests: Dancing, travel, learning about other cultures and races. Reading, spending time with family and friends. Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: Great office team, maintenance team and great work environment. Gene Pereira — Maintenance Director Favorite Quote: “Another flaw in the human character is that everyone wants to build but nobody wants to do maintenance.” Fun Fact: Heart attacks are more likely to happen on Mondays. Personal Interests: Family First, everything else second. Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: I am with family. Zach Melissas — Leasing Consultant Favorite Quote: “The future belongs to those who prepare today.” ~ Malcolm X Fun Fact: Based on Kepler mission data there could be as many as 40 billion Earth-sized planets orbiting in the habitable zones of Sun like stars in the Milky Way. Personal Interests: Family and education always take the highest precedent, but I also enjoy hiking, kayaking, going to museums, or going to car shows. Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: There is an integrity based work ethic throughout the team that promotes assisting each resident and/or guest to our fullest potential. Valentina Montoya — Leasing Consultant Favorite Quote: “Love one another.“ Fun Fact: I have a passion for marketing & my dream job is to work for an international non-profit! Personal Interests: Food, traveling, concerts, and spontaneous adventures! Favorite thing about being on The Collingwood Team: There’s never a dull moment!
