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Attention Auston Woods Residents, Employees, and Friends!

The Bobcats hope your 2012 is off to a great start. Below is the next installment of games for our Arena Insider members. As you can see below, there are two (2) more great games to choose from for January, and you can save on up to 48% off just for being an Arena Insider.

Check out these great January games:

Tuesday, January 24 at 7PM Bobcats vs. New York Knicks

• Don’t miss Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire’s visit to Time Warner Cable Arena.

Saturday, January 28 at 7PM Bobcats vs. Washington Wizards

• Adult Jersey giveaway to first 10,000 fans!
• White Winter Hat Giveaway with ticket purchase through your Arena Insider Link!

To order is easy. Simply click on the 'buy now' icon or link and purchase your tickets (prices will include TM fees).

Order early as the best seats will go fast!

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Finding your new apartment is just the first step in creating your home. Decorating makes your apartment feel like a home. It is important to create a space to come home to after a long day at work. It’s a good idea to start with a focal point for each room like a piece of furniture that can multitask. For example, in your living room, use a chest which could be used for storage and as a coffee table. Pick a piece of furniture you love or a color palette that feels inviting, and the rest will begin to fall into place. You can find affordable furniture at a number of stores as well as by asking around your new apartment community.

Once you've got the furniture in, it is time to make the space feel comfortable. There are several things you can do to warm up the space. Pay extra attention to lighting, which can make a room feel larger and increase the ambiance. You can use both natural and artificial light to make your apartment feel big and bright. Along with windows for natural light, lamps and ceiling lights can bring the effect you are looking for to your apartment.

Along with light, think about color selection as well. Use a fun and interesting color on the wall which will accent the quality craftsmanship, crown molding, or cathedral ceilings. Lighter colors on the walls and white ceilings with a darker floor, carpet, or throw rug will make the room look and feel larger and taller. For bright colors, you can use toss pillows with exciting and bold colors.

Accessorize your space with mirrors, plants, vertical pieces and lamps in vertical shape. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open at flea markets and garage sales for interesting items with character. If you keep the color, texture, and feel consistent in the items you buy, they're sure to look great in a room together. Greenery is a simple and inexpensive item that can enhance any room. Plants not only help to clean the air, they give your new place a splash of color and life. Enjoy your new apartment home.
 

Start Feeling the Love in Your Apartment with These Tips

Love is in the air this month, and these tips were made for anyone who wants to find a little more love in their apartment living.

Plan a Romantic Date in Your Apartment

You don’t have to spend top-dollar out at a quiet, candle-lit restaurant to have a romantic date. Why not create an intimate mood in your apartment? Read on for fun dating ideas to try inside your own four walls... read more

Valentine's Day Ideas

If you’re fortunate enough to spend time with someone to love on Valentine’s Day, you’d like to make it special. But it’s the same dilemma every year: How can you bring a bang to Valentine’s Day without doing what everyone else is doing? Should you go low-key or all-out for the big romantic day? Here are some tips on how to give your loved one a Valentine’s Day to remember... read more

How to Love Your Apartment

There’s nothing like moving into that new-to-you apartment. It’s a chance to decorate unadorned walls, cook in a new kitchen and see if the furniture looks better in a different setting. If you’ve fallen out of love with your place, there are some things you can do to get that new-apartment feeling back. To revive the magic, follow these suggestions and watch yourself fall in love with your home all over again... read more

Pamper Your Apartment Pet

Finding the perfect roommate can be challenging, but if your roomie has four legs and eats out of a bowl, then you’ve surely found a friend for life. All the more reason to pamper your apartment pet with the finest luxuries around! Check out these pet-pampering supplies that will truly show your BFFs (Best Furry Friends) how much they mean to you... read more

Apartments in Charlotte, NC

You might be trying to add your own personal touch to your new apartment. When you first move into an apartment you want to feel at home as soon as possible. One great way to customize your living space and make it your own without fear of loosing your security deposit is to start with the window. The window is a great place to start. From the outside of your apartment it gives the first impression, from the inside it shows your character. There are plenty of ways that you can customize your windows with your own personality and style.

For instance, by using blinds you have the option of wood or even vinyl. Blinds also give you the option to let more light in or keep light out easily. With Traditional curtains and draperies you can often find a custom design that fits your style nicely. Curtains can even be tied back or let loose to fit your window perfectly. For more details and idea’s about how you can bring the home into your apartment through your window follow this link.

Remember, when you are looking for your window covering to think about what you want your personal space to say and what you would like for your coverings to do. The more prepared you are the more creativity you will allow to flow. Measuring your window before heading to the store, knowing what colors you like, even looking at different window designs on the internet will help you to have a better idea of what you are looking for. You should also be knowledgeable about what window coverings are safe and what is not.

The benefit of decorating your window with your personal style is that you can totally change the appearance of your apartment and feel at home without painting at all. You can find more tips on how to decorate your apartment at Apartment Guide.

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