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August 2 2022

How to Get Outdoors This Summer with Evolve

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Our Favorite Ways to Spend Summers Outdoors

We love sweet summertime here at Evolve, so we want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. From our favorite outdoor amenities to awesome local events, we hope you can fully evolve the way you live this summer. Keep reading to see what’s around the corner for some of our Evolve communities this season.

808 West

Cullowhee, NC

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What’s going on in Cullowhee, NC this summer?

We don’t know about you, but we love Western North Carolina—especially in the summer! Home to 808 West, Cullowhee, NC offers so many great outdoor events when the weather is warm and you want an excuse to get out of the house!

Trivia Night at Lazy Hiker Brewing is every Wednesday evening at 6:30. Grab a group of friends and enjoy fresh air, good music, and great beer!

If you want to enjoy even more great music outdoors, check out Concerts on the Creek every Friday at 7pm, all summer through Labor Day weekend. Bring your camping chairs and get ready for a fun night with good friends.

For fresh produce and tons of other local goodies, head to the Farmers Market in Bridge Park every Saturday from 9am-12pm.

You won’t want to miss hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway this time of year either. The views are stunning, and the weather is perfect! With so many different trails, finding one that fits your needs for length and difficulty level is a breeze.

Mountain View

Asheville, NC

How can you get outside in Asheville this season?

Asheville, NC, where our very own Mountain View Apartments is located, is so beautiful and full of life all year long, but this mountain town really thrives in the summer!

LEAF Down by the River is a world cultural arts festival held at Asheville’s new outdoor venue, The Outpost. Check it out on Saturday, August 20^th from 11am-8pm for tons of delicious food, drinks, hand-made crafts, healing arts, and so much more. This donation-based festival is the perfect way to spend a Saturday for people of all ages.

Every third Friday of the month you’ll find great live music outdoors at Downtown After Five. Next up is Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and Sister Ivy on August 19^th from 5-9pm. Grab your friends and enjoy your favorite local beers and delicious food from Asheville’s top food trucks!

What’s been going on at Evolve communities this summer?

Evolve Surf City in Hampstead, NC welcomed summer with a resident pool party in June! You can’t go wrong with delicious pizza, sunshine, swimming, and great friends!

1701 North also added a brand-new Bark Park to their outdoor amenities. With fresh turf and fun agility equipment, this is the perfect spot for your fur baby this summer! There’s nothing like a worn-out and happy pup at the end of the day!

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How are you getting outdoors with Evolve this summer?

What are your favorite ways to get outdoors in the summer? We’d love to see what you’re up to! Be sure to tag us on IG so we can see how you #evolvethewayyoulive.

Not a resident at one of our awesome communities but want to find out what we’ve got near you? Check out what Evolve communities are near you!

July 1 2022

The Evolution Continues: What’s New in 2022

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How we’re evolving in 2022

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2022! Here at Evolve, we know the importance of continuing the evolution all year. We’re all about creating apartment homes that feel like your own personal oasis, and we’ve got a lot of projects up our sleeves that fit the bill! Keep reading for all the juicy details on two of our newest projects in the works, Hawthorne at Whitehall and Hawthorne at Daniel Island.

Hawthorne at Whitehall

What’s new in 2022 in North Carolina?

Within the heart of Charlotte, NC, Hawthorne at Whitehall is located minutes from Uptown, South End, Ballantyne, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and South Park. We love that the community is just a mile from Topgolf and the Ayrsley retail corridor and is only a few miles from Charlotte Premium Outlets. While Whitehall is right in the mix, it will also have a suburban feel surrounding Johnston Lake and plenty of green space.

Hawthorne at Whitehall apartments and townhomes will have open-concept floorplans and high-end upscale urban interior finishes. Not only are the apartment interiors stunning, but residents can also make themselves at home in the luxury clubhouse with a Resident Lounge. Enjoy daily Starbucks coffee available in the chef’s kitchen, a billiards and game room, cyber café, and package lockers. You’ll also have a 24-hour gym with cardio, fitness on demand, CrossFit-style powerlifting, and yoga right at your fingertips.

Outdoors, residents can relax at the resort-style saltwater pool with poolside cabanas and cushioned lounge furniture. There will also be an outdoor bar with granite countertops and flatscreen TVs. The outdoor kitchen will feature stainless steel grills. A grilling pavilion and lounge, dog park with agility equipment, pet spa, and a playground are just a few of the other outdoor amenities to enjoy. Residents can also take advantage of bike and kayak storage on the property.

Check out these incredible concept photos of what’s to come at Hawthorne at Whitehall.

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Hawthorne at Daniel Island

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The evolution continues in Charleston, SC!

Hawthorne at Daniel Island will encompass two midrise buildings overlooking the Cooper River and marsh. The community will feature design elements that complement and blend with the natural beauty of the area.

One of the two buildings will offer an amenity space with a clubroom, game room, cyber café, and fitness center, all looking out over the elevated saltwater swimming pool and lounge area. The second building will feature an elevated courtyard with a beautifully landscaped gathering area with a pavilion, TVs, swing, hammocks, and courtyard games. Residents can also enjoy a penthouse-level community indoor/outdoor lounge overlooking the Cooper River and the city of Charleston.

One of our favorite things about Hawthorne at Daniel Island is the community dock that can be used for hanging out in the sun, socializing, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Check out these amazing interior concept photos of what you can expect at Hawthorne at Daniel Island.

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Let the evolution continue in 2022

Diggin’ what we’re puttin’ out there and want to see what else we have up our sleeves for the rest of the year?

Be sure to follow us on IG to stay up-to-date on all of our projects at Evolve and find out if we have a community near you!

June 13 2022

Simplifying Your Apartment Home for Summer

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How to simplify and thrive in your apartment home this summer

Let’s face it—the idea that a cluttered home creates a cluttered mind has a lot of truth behind it! Here at Evolve, we want your space to feel like a breath of fresh air—your very own oasis. Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to focus on decluttering. Check out these 5 ways to simplify your apartment home for summer.

Refresh your pantry

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Evolve communities like Surf City and Mountain View have spacious pantries that can make kitchen organization a breeze! We love the idea of wire or sweetgrass bins to organize all the goodies you store in your pantry, like pastas, legumes, dried fruit and nuts, sauces, and snacks. Air-tight clear containers are perfect for housing your flour, oats, quinoa, lentils, and rice.

The more inviting and accessible your pantry is, the more you’ll want to use what you have! If you don’t have a pantry, that’s okay! Simply use a larger cabinet to store your dried goods.

Less is more!

Cozy winter months often means more time spent indoors. The more time we spend inside, the more décor and other knickknacks we usually accumulate throughout the house. Give your apartment home a quick walkthrough and notice what’s lying around that either serves no purpose or that doesn’t offer a sense of joy!

Do you still have winter candles out, or a stack of books that needs refreshing? Less is more—especially in the spring and summer! Start a pile of items to donate or sell. Create a space that feels light and airy this season!

Store winter clothes

One of our least favorite things about winter are the big, puffy coats that typically live draped over a chair in the living room or hanging on a hook next to the door. With cold weather in the rearview, it’s a great time to have all your coats cleaned before putting them away until next season.

If you have storage space on the top shelf of a closet, neatly store your coats in a plastic bin so they’re completely out of the way until you need them next. This way, you can free up space in your coat closet for beach chairs and pool bags!

Give your plants some love

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Now is the perfect time to check in on your plant babies! Some of them can likely use a little extra love after colder months when the heat is on in your apartment. It’s a good idea to repot plants occasionally, so that they have fresh soil and maybe a little more space for their roots if needed.

Are any of your plants getting a bit leggy? Grab some small vases and jars for propagating anything that feels too overgrown. We also love adding freshly cut flowers as a centerpiece on the kitchen island or coffee table!

Spring clean!

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Spring is almost in the rearview, so it’s the perfect time to get a deep cleaning in before summer officially arrives! That’s much easier to do when your home feels a little less cluttered. Dedicate one day to each thing you want to focus on: windows and blinds, baseboards, dusting surfaces and cleaning the floors.

As you move through your home, you’ll likely find a few more items here and there that you’re ready to let go of. Spend some time giving your apartment home those finishing touches it needs so you can simplify your space this summer!

What have Evolve communities been up to this past season?

Evolve communities are all about celebrating their residents! This past season they’ve hosted events, scavenger hunts, and other games for their communities to have fun with. There are also tons of great community upgrades in the works that will make time spent at home even better!

Evolve at Stones Bay hid a “pot of gold” somewhere their community every day during the week of St. Patrick’s Day. Each winner received a gift card to a local small business. They also held a guessing contest with a jar of Skittles and a jar of Lucky Charms marshmallows. Amazon gift cards went to the residents with the closest guesses!

Some awesome community upgrades are coming to Mountain View this season. They’ll be adding a package room as well as adding a gazebo and sitting areas to the garden so that residents can enjoy green space with a mountain view!

Mountain View also had a snow photo contest in January with $75 and $50 gift cards given to first and second place and $10 gift cards given to anyone who submitted a photo!

1701 North served Valentine’s Day treats to their residents, and one day each month the Mex Etc. food truck stops by for residents to enjoy!

Evolve Surf City and 808 West also celebrated Valentine’s Day with sweet treats for their residents!

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How are you simplifying your home for summer?

We would love to see how you’re giving your apartment a refresh this season! Be sure to tag us on IG so we can see how you #evolvethewayyoulive.

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January 4 2021

Ways to Simplify Your Apartment Home in 2021

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Simplify your space to evolve

Happy New Year, friends! With 2020 in the rearview, we at Evolve know now more than ever how exciting a new chapter is for this next year. After spending so much time at home this past year, we learned how important it is to create our own personal oasis right where you are. In 2021, we’re looking forward to simplifying our space in order to create more room to evolve! Check out these 5 ways to simplify your apartment home in 2021. Get ready to grow with us!

Start with bite-sized pieces

Keep it small at first! Start with just five minutes a day. Toss out all of the junk mail and random papers that always seem to pile up for no reason. Sometimes the extra layer of clutter that coats the surface can keep us from seeing what’s underneath that needs to go! This is why we love starting with trash and smaller items that you don’t have to think too hard about letting go of.

Keep surfaces clear

We love this idea, particularly in the kitchen. Keeping all of your surfaces clear allows you to figure out what you actually use on a daily / regular basis. Be intentional with the items you display. Evolve communities feature beautiful solid-surface countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms that want to be seen!

Clean out your closets

Ah, the closets! These can feel pretty overwhelming at times—particularly if this is where all of your extra items end up. Try starting with your least intimidating closet. This might be your coat or linen closet. We love pulling out everything, so we have a really clear look at what’s there. Have your trash bag or empty box ready for all of the things you want to donate. And don’t be afraid to be ruthless! Now is your chance to be honest about what you use or wear, and what you don’t. We’re big fans of using cute rattan bins or baskets for additional storage and organization!

Does it bring you joy?

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We love this classic Marie Kondo question. It’s particularly helpful for the more decorative items sprinkled throughout your apartment home. You may not even notice some of them are there anymore because they have been for so long! This is when it’s super important to check in with each item—ask yourself if it brings you joy, or if it’s just there? If there’s no joy, let it go.

Learn to say no!

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We’re all about boundaries, baby! When you’ve simplified your apartment home, learning to say no is the best way to keep your space exactly the way you want it. Accumulating random decor or clothes you’ll never wear will put you back at square one. Keep the things that match your personality and needs, and only add new items when they feel right to help keep your space simple and intentional.

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How are you simplifying your apartment home?

Give yourself space to evolve in 2021 and clear out the things you don’t need! We’d love to see how you’re simplifying your apartment home this year. Be sure to tag us on IG to show us how you #evolvethewayyoulive.