Right around the corner from Arcadia Run, is our favorite entertainment venue Jiffy Lube Live! Check out the infographic for some fun facts about the venue and all of the upcoming shows happening this summer!
Around the Neighborhood: Jiffy Lube Live
Blog / News
Quiz: What Is Your Apartment Style?
When you move into your new apartment home at Arcadia Run what do you picture it looking like? Take the quiz below to find out what your apartment style is!
1. What would your coffee table look like?
A. An antique wooden table painted white
B. Metal frame with a glass surface
C. The funkiest color and shape I can find
D. Natural wood
2. What TV show are you most likely to watch in your apartment?
A. Grey’s Anatomy
B. Entourage
C. Game of Thrones
D. Narcos
3. What would you most like to hang on your wall?
A. A framed piece of art
B. Abstract or sculptural pieces
C. A variety of different things
D. A tapestry or string lights
4. What excites you the most about Arcadia Run?
A. The pool, fitness center, and outdoor space at the Clubhouse
B. The media center and theatre in the Clubhouse
C. Proximity to downtown Manassas – the place for food & shopping
D. Proximity to Jiffy Lube Live – the place for outdoor concerts
5. What does your bed/bedding look like?
A. A large headboard with a 15-piece bedding set
B. A boxy frame with simple bedding
C. My bedding is a variety of colors
D. My bed is on the floor (or close to it) with neutral bedding
6. What would your welcome mat look like?
A. It says, “Welcome”
B. It’s just plain black
C. It is a colorful print
D. It’s made of all natural materials
7. What feature attracts you most to an Arcadia Run apartment?
A. Luxury apartment features
B. Modern kitchen finishes
C. Lots of Storage Space
D. Balcony or patio
Mostly A’s – Your apartment style is Traditional: You stick with what you know and like traditional décor and features.
Mostly B’s – Your apartment style is Modern: The more geometric and technologically advanced, the better!
Mostly C’s – Your apartment style is Eclectic: You love to collect anything and everything that catches your eye creating a mix of cultural décor.
Mostly D’s – Your apartment style is Boho: A modern day hippie, you connect best with music and nature, which your apartment style reflects.
7 Apartment Hacks You Need to Know Now
We know that you’re already excited about moving into a brand new apartment home with luxury apartment features and brand new amenities at Arcadia Run. But, even with plenty of storage and modern finishes in your apartment home, it’s always good to learn new ways to save even more space and time. Below we have put together a list of some of the best apartment hacks for apartment living, decorating, and storing!
If there is just not enough room at your place for everyone you invited to your morning yoga session, this is where stackable chairs really come in handy. They create more space if you’re entertaining, and are easier to move around when you are cleaning! For super space savers, you can also buy stackable end tables and stools.
Mason jars can be used to store any kind of small household item, and better yet, they are a relatively inexpensive purchase at your local craft store. You can attach them to the wall or line them up along the counter for a nice way to store and display small items.
Wires from your television, cable box, Internet router, etc., can be a real eyesore. Look for creative ways to hide these wires like a strategically placed stack of books or photo frame.
Let’s face it, some of us are “collectors” and like having lots of things, but anyone with their own space knows that those boxes take up too much room! Some of the most common culprits are shoeboxes, cereal boxes, boxed freezer items, and electronics. If you have used an item more than a few times, throw away the original box. If there is only one ice-pop left, take it out of the box!
Don’t forget that height is your best friend in an apartment home, so think about how you can use the entire space. Utilize the beautiful 42” designer kitchen cabinets to store all of your kitchen needs and more. If you love to decorate, but need more surfaces, purchase wall shelves that create dimension in a room.
It is a lot easier to justify buying a piece of furniture when it also doubles as something else! Some of our favorites are trundle beds, coffee tables that double as an ottoman, pieces with storage space inside, or anything foldable.
Today, Pinterest is our go-to for everything do-it-yourself. DIY projects are a great way to save some money to put towards other things or create something that you wouldn’t be able to buy in a store.
For all of our favorite apartment hacks and DIY ideas, check out our Pinterest board here: http://ow.ly/4mJYKo For more information about how you can rent a brand new apartment home at Arcadia Run, visit our website www.arcadiarun.com.
10 Upcoming Events in NoVA
Looking to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in Northern Virginia? Be sure to add a few of these upcoming events to your spring calendar!
Shakespeare in the ‘Burg Theatre Festival (Middleburg, VA)
April 2-3
Head on over to Middleburg for the American Shakespeare Center’s annual shakespeare festival, with a champagne brunch, playwriting competition, and stagecraft and acting workshops. Tickets range from $25-$40—visit the Shakespeare in the ‘Burg Theatre Festival website for additional information.
Manassas Bicycle Tours (Manassas, VA)
April 2, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Manassas, VA
Spend the afternoon cruising through our beautiful hometown and learning more about a few of the many hidden gems of historic Manassas—with a Manassas Bicycle Tour. Bike tours are $5 per person.
Festival of Spring (Haymarket, VA)
April 8-29
Burnside Farms’ annual Festival of Spring is well-known as the largest Pick-Your-Own-Flower event in North America! Peruse 8 acres of beautiful blossoms and flourishing flowers, and take a break for an afternoon picnic! Visit the Festival of Spring website for additional information.
The North Face Endurance Challenge (Sterling, VA)
April 9-10
The North Face Endurance Challenge is back once again this year, in Sterling’s Algonkian Regional Park & Golf Course! This course is sure to keep runners on their toes—with a 50% single track, 30% dirt / gravel doubletrack, 10% gravel carriage road and 10% paved road. For start times and registration information, visit The North Face Endurance Challenge website.
Design & Wine (Herndon, VA)
April 12, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Unlock your creativity and imagination, with an acrylic paint class, where you’ll be able to create your very own, one-of-a-kind wine glass. Cost is $30 per person—visit the Design & Wine website for additional information and registration details.
Live Well Festival (Manassas, VA)
April 16, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The 10th Annual Live Well Festival offers Manassas residents a chance to clean out their closets, and recycle gently used household items by donating them to a worthy cause.
The Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival (Fairfax, VA)
April 21-30
NoVA Fest is well-known across the region as the biggest film festival in the Mid-Atlantic. Stop by this exciting festival for a little slice of Hollywood, just minutes from the Capital! Visit the NoVA Fest website for additional information.
Cherry Blossom Celebration (Purcellville, VA)
April 9, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Stop by the Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, VA for their annual Cherry Blossom Celebration—complete with live music, wine tastings, craft vendors, with The Cured Food Truck and 3 Barrel Food Truck onsite selling delicious food as well. Visit the Breaux Vineyard website for additional information.
Leesburg Beer Fest (Leesburg, VA)
April 30, Noon – 6:00 pm
Live music, souvenir glasses, delicious food and over 75 beers to sample—need we say more? Visit the Leesburg Beer Fest website to purchase tickets and access additional information.
Sources: virginia.org, manassascity.org, visitloudoun.org
March Events At Arcadia Run
We are so excited to be adding more weekly events for our amazing residents at Arcadia Run! Take a look below to learn more about the upcoming events that are happening right here in your new apartment home community!
Clubhouse Events:
Brackets and Brews: Join your neighbors and friends for a March Madness party Arcadia Run Clubhouse! Come on over and fill out a March Madness bracket while drinking a cold brew!
Bunny Brunch: Celebrate the arrival of springtime with Arcadia Run’s Bunny Brunch! Food will include assorted omelettes, Belgian waffles, and more!
Fitness Classes: These classes are brought to you by Power For Life Fitness. Power For Life Fitness is a premier fitness company who offers various classes in communities. The classes being offered at Arcadia Run include Yoga, Cardio Kick, and Cardio Sculpt.
Movie Matinee: Bring the kids over for a Movie Matinee in the Arcadia Run Clubhouse Theater. Movies being shown this month include The Croods, Goosbumps, HOP, and Kung Fu Panda!
Manassas Events:
Trivia Night at Heritage Brewing Co.: We love supporting local businesses like Heritage Brewing Co.! Join them every week for Trivia Night.
Spring Restaurant Week: Take advantage of sweet deals during Manassas’ Spring Restaurant week in downtown Manassas. Participating restaurants will include Macky’s, Mariachi’s, CJ Finz, Carmello’s, Monza, El Cactus, The Bone, Philadelphia Tavern, Zandra’s, and Okra’s!
Get used to getting more every day with free exclusive resident events at Arcadia Run! If you have any questions regarding upcoming events at Arcadia Run, please contact our leasing office at (888) 451-1187. Discover how you can rent a brand new apartment home at arcadiarun.com today!
A Guide for Your Day Trip to Washington, D.C.
Are you trying to plan a day trip to Washington, D.C.? Look no further than our guide to having an amazing day in the nation’s capital! Whether you’re bringing the family, traveling with a group, or going with a date, there are activities for everyone! Arcadia Run is located less than an hour from Washington, D.C, so start exploring today!
Money Saving Tips for Moving Into Your New Apartment Home
So you’ve finally signed the lease for your brand new apartment home at Arcadia Run, and now it’s time to move in! Moving can be costly, depending on how far you are moving and how much stuff there is to move. Because you are probably going to want to focus on buying things for your new apartment, spending all of your money on moving might not be ideal. Check some of these great tips for saving money while you move:
Plan: Planning ahead is a very important part of moving. The further in advance you plan, the less money you will spend. Often times, waiting until move-in day to plan will result in things going wrong and last minute expenses popping up. Make sure to shop around to get the best deal!
Seasonal: If you can help it, try and move during the winter because it is the slowest season for moving. Often times, there are hidden deals and discounts that appear during this season to entice people to use moving services.
Disassemble: If you put all of your furniture together, why not take it apart again? Most furniture is easier to transport when it is in pieces, and if you are not using a moving truck, it may just fit in your car! Because you already put it together once, it will be much easier the second time around.
Declutter: While you are moving into your new apartment home, you should probably go through all of those memorabilia boxes from high school. Moving is a great time to get rid of everything you don’t need or want anymore, and it will save you money come move-in time.
Free boxes: The Internet is a wonderful thing, especially when you are moving! There are plenty of websites where you can search for people who are getting rid of free boxes so you don’t have to buy and assemble new ones.
DIY: If you think you can move into your new apartment home by yourself, then by all means go for it! Borrow a friend’s pickup truck, or just make multiple trips back and forth. Moving on your own terms will also create a less stressful moving experience!
Source: forrent.com
The 2016 Renter: An In Depth Look
At Arcadia Run, residents have to “get used to getting more” everyday. Our new apartment home community has many amenities and features that are important factors for renters when it comes time to choose their new apartment home. Luxury apartment features include granite countertops, laminate “hardwood” flooring, designer kitchen cabinets, lots of storage space, and more, while our BRAND NEW amenities really take the cake. The Clubhouse at Arcadia Run holds our resort-style pool, modern business center, fitness center, leasing office, lounge, and more! Check out how Arcadia Run stacks up against the needs of 2016’s renter in the infographic below:
The History of Manassas
The One-Day Room Makeover For Your Apartment
If you’re moving into a new apartment home at Arcadia Run, you are probably thinking about bringing along everything from your previous home. If you already live in an apartment home at Arcadia Run, then you’ve probably thought about redecorating your space. Thanks to HouseBeautiful.com, we have put together a guide to makeover a room (or two for the more ambitious) in only one day!
Clear out: Take everything out of the room and clear the space. This will give you a clean slate so that you can imagine what it will look like.
Clean: While the space is cleared out, clean the room! You’ll feel much better about redecorating if you are also being productive.
Rearrange the space: Plan out a new way to rearrange the furniture in the room, whether that means swapping the couches, or completely thinking of a new setup. Believe it or not, there are tools online where you can virtually arrange everything in the room before you even move the furniture.
Don’t break it up: Apartments look larger when big objects and furniture are up against the walls, so try your best not to break up the room by putting things in the middle of the space.
Move lighting: Lighting plays a surprisingly large part in the way a room looks. While you are rearranging furniture, think about where the lighting can move to best suit the arrangement.
Switch out one piece of furniture: If you have the time and money to do so, go for it and buy a new piece of furniture. A simple, updated piece will give the room a new vibe.
Cover it up: Don’t want to buy a new piece of furniture? Cover it up! There are plenty of inexpensive options for slipcovers, tablecloths, etc. to disguise your existing furniture.
Paint your furniture: Although painting furniture does take time, this could make the largest impact on a room. If you are ambitious enough to paint your furniture, there are plenty of quick fix paint options.
Accent pillows and new accessories: Accent pillows and other accessories, like art, can largely contribute to the colors in a room, and are relatively inexpensive to replace. If you want the full effect of a room makeover, this is a great way to add pattern and color.
Add greenery: Plants bring a friendly element to a room, and it is an easy way to brighten up the space with color.
No matter how you decide to redecorate the space, there are many inexpensive and quick ways to give your apartment home an update. Learn more about how you can rent a new apartment home at Arcadia Run by visiting our website today!
Sources: freshdesign.com, housebeautiful.com