"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet."   ~James Openheim What does this quote mean to you? When I read it I immediately think about what it means to enter a new year.  It's all about having goals (seeking happiness in the distance) but more importantly, life is about being mindful of what's going on in... [Read more...]

When you were a kid, did you have any say about how your room was decorated? Early on, probably not.  When you were born, your parents had free reign to design your nursery and they continued to control the look and feel of your room for years afterward.  At what age did that all change for you, Preston Mill? If you had your own room, at some point you... [Read more...]

  Decorating your apartment when you move to Preston Mill can seem like quite a task, especially if it’s your first time doing it on your own.  For me, I’d much rather hire a decorator to do it for me, but finances don’t always allow for that luxury.  So, if you have to decorate yourself, here are some things to keep in mind: Use armless... [Read more...]

Some sleep facts for you Preston Mill residents: There is no way to tell for sure if someone is sleeping without medical supervision because a person could be sleeping with their eyes open without knowing it. 18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes is the record of how long a person has stayed awake (during a rocking chair marathon). If it takes you less... [Read more...]

Decorating your apartment at Preston Mill can be a breeze, but what about the aftermath of your move-in? You know, the time when you have things to store and you don’t know where to put them or can’t think of what purpose they will serve in your new place.  Real Simple has a solution to this problem.  They provide us with organizing and storage tricks on... [Read more...]

As we discussed in a previous post, we’ve got a great farmers market nearby (just over a mile away from Preston Mill!) at Ashley Park Mall where you can pick up fresh produce in addition to all kinds of other foods and preserves.  Vendors like Touch of Heaven Fruits and Vegetables have been at your service at the farmers market, giving you the opportunity... [Read more...]

There’s nothing quite like a picnic outside on a sunny summer day…The kids playing, the adults lounging, and yummy food cooking on the grill.  You can do all of that here at Preston Mill in our picnic area! We’ve got grills set up for your use, so you can bring your meats, veggies, sides, and whatever else you’re planning on chowing down with, and... [Read more...]

One of the best things about living in a Preston Mill apartment is the space provided by your own balcony or patio. Your outdoor space is just as important as your living room or any other room in your apartment, and with the right amount of imagination, you can make your patio or balcony your new favorite spot. Depending on how your Preston Mill apartment... [Read more...]

As a reminder to the Preston Mill community, Newnan schools start back on August 8th. Very soon, you'll be attempting to wake the kids up at the crack of dawn. Get them out of bed faster with these creative alarm clocks. For the lazy-heads out there, try the interactive Tocky clock. Tocky jumps from your bedside table, and it's your job to catch him!... [Read more...]

One of the best things about living in Preston Mill is you have access to a fitness center. Having a fitness center on location saves you time and money. For those days you just can’t make it to the fitness center, you still can work out in the comfort of your own home. Laurensfitness collects some effective ways you can stay in shape without leaving... [Read more...]

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