blog /bläg/ noun: A personal website on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis.
Example: Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog: Sharing news, events, and happenings in the DC Metro Area.
In The News! Holiday Guide: Seasonal Survival from the Washington Post Get me to the gate on time! "How to travel in DC during the Holiday Season". To read the entire article, click here.
New Things To Try In The Area: Great DC Catering
This year try a new caterer at your holiday party to add some extra sparkle! Here we have listed some great options for catering in the DC Area!
A La Carte- DC, NoVa and MD. For their entire "Holiday Menu", click here. Some items on their menu that we are excited to try include: The Sage Roasted Turkey, Gram's Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and the Chocolate Pecan Pie.
Catering by Uptown- DC, NoVa, and MD. For their corporate menu, click here. Some items that sound delicious include: Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella, Spanikopita, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
After an overstuffed Thanksgiving, Kimball Office is preparing for the hectic Holiday Season! This week's blog highlights a new addition to the Kimball Office family: Maya Sampson. We also have put together a list of Holiday Events in the DC area this December for you to try out! We have permanently added the section: In The News! where we will be posting interesting and fun articles that we like and want to share with you! We hope everyone is as excited for this Holiday Season as we are!
Kimball Office Welcome's: Maya Sampson
Maya Sampson, Government Sales Manager- Mid- Atlantic
We are pleased to announce the addition of Maya Sampson to Kimball Office as a Government Sales Manager for our Mid- Atlantic Region.
Maya is a sales professional with over 5 years of experience with confirmed success working with federal, local, state and private sectors. She has a proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives related to client relationships that result in increased revenue.
Maya’s most recent position gave her experience with identifying new sales opportunities within government and commercial account base and create customized solutions to meet customer needs and given her the opportunity to build long-standing relationships with customers in the market. Maya has a Master of Arts/Organizational Management degree from the University of Phoenix, Denver, CO and is a member of IIDA. Please join us in welcoming Maya to the Kimball Office family!
Here are some quick Q & A's we had with Maya about her new position at Kimball Office:
1. What drew you to Kimball Office?- Kimball Office has a wonderful reputation that is the first thing that drew me to Kimball Office. Once I met the Kimball Family, I knew I had made the right choice of choosing to join the Kimball Office Team!
2. What are you most looking forward to?- Im looking forward to building my business and managing projects!
3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?- In five years I see myself in management.
In The News! November Recap Have you seen Kimball Office in the news? Check out the latest articles, press releases, and mentions from November regarding our new products, sustainable leadership, awards, and positioning in the healthcare market.
Did you catch us in any other publications? Let us know!
New Things To Try In The Area: The Holiday Season! Try out these fun ideas this Holiday Season.
1789 Restaurant's Gingerbread House
Pastry Chef Mallory Staley creates a gingerbread house every year for this top notch Georgetown Restaurant. To see the gingerbread house "by the numbers", click here.
Here are some of our favorites:
62 hours to make the house this year
8 pounds of butter
10 bags of powdered sugar
150 cups of flour
250 shortbread cookie shingles
1 beautiful house that is donated to charity!
2011 Holiday Gift Guide
This year, Washingtonian Magazine is having a "25 Days of Holiday Gift Guides", unveiling a different list each day!
Here are our favorite Gift Guides they will be unveiling:
Be sure to check out Georgetown during the Holiday Season. With its wide variety of shops, restaurants, and venus, its the perfect place to get all your shopping done and grab a special meal.
Click here for a list of all events in Georgetown this December!
Cool Things We Love: Holiday Events in the Mid Atlantic
Mark your calendars for these great events during the Holiday Season!
Nov. 18th - Jan 1st- Gaylord National Resort's Ice! featuring Merry Madagascar this year, located at the National Harbour.
Dec 1st- National Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 2nd - 4th 53rd Annual Capital Collection of Holiday Shops hosted by The Junior League of Washington. For more info, click here.
Dec 3rd- Revel with a Cause featuring the Christmas Revels to support cancer. For more info on this show, click here.
Dec 3rd- A Solider's Christmas- reating a colonial Christmas at the Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria. For more info, click here.
Dec 3rd- Baltimore's Parade of Lighted Boats at the Harborplace
Dec 15th- The Nutcracker performed by The Moscow Ballet at the Strathmore. For ticket information, click here.
The Nutcracker- Click here for a list of different locations and companies performing the Nutcracker this December in Virginia to find the closest one to you!
Have a favorite Holiday Event? Share it with us at Kimballshrmdc@gmail.com
Product Of The Week! Villa High Back
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Or use it on its own for a great statement piece.
For inspiration on how to use Villa in your space, watch this great animation!
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 3rd- Annual Alexandria Virginia Boat Parade of Lights from 6- 7 PM.
Dec. 4th- Washington Redskins vs. New York Jets at FedEx Field @ 1 PM.
Dec. 4th- Baltimore Ravens at the Cleveland Browns @ 4 PM.
Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry.
Let Kimball Office help plan your Thanksgiving this year with some great recipes, hosting tips, and where to eat out if you don't feel like cooking!
New Things To Try In The Area: Thanksgiving Guide! Wether you are making a feast for your family, or plan on dining out this Thanksgiving, Kimball Office has you covered!
If you plan on eating out...
For a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving day, click here.
For a classic American Thanksgiving, we recommend: Article One- American Grill, Ardeo + Bardeo, Beacon Bar and Grill, Bier Baron Restaurant and Tavern, Blue Duck Tavern, Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons, Carlyle Club, and Cure Bar and Bistro.
Worried about entertaining at your house? This article shows how to be the perfect host during the holidays!
Have a vegan or vegetarian in the family? Click here to find great dishes that will include them in your feast.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie. For the recipe and more Vegan treats, click here.
Worried about what to make this year? The Pioneer Woman has been called the queen of Thanksgiving, and even beat Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay in a "Thanksgiving Showdown". Use her recipes this Thanksgiving to wow your family and guests. For an entire list of her Thanksgiving Meal, click here.
The Pioneer Woman and Iron Chef Bobby Flay's "Thanksgiving Showdown".
Hosting but don't want to cook? Let a specialty store like Dean and Deluca in Georgetown cook for you! With a full list of Thanksgiving favorites including: classic gravy, mashed potatoes, pecan bites, turkey roulade with cranberry stuffing, and much more, your guests will think you were in the kitchen all day! For the entire Thanksgiving Feast from Dean and Deluca, click here.
Turkey Cupcakes from Dean and Deluca adds a nice touch to a Holiday Meal.
Product Of The Week! Priority Enhancement's
Check out the new additions to our Priority Line!
Solve storage and privacy issues with the new Priority workstation with tall freestanding storage.
New Priority Storage Cubbies
Priority Height Adjustable (electric) tables in a "L" Configuration, with new Priority Storage.
New Priority Benching
Priority Mobile Storage
Cool Things We Love: Some Great Thanksgiving Recipes!
These top notch recipes will win over your family and friends.
Good Eats Roast Turkey- This recipe by Food Network Star Alton Brown creates a delicious crunchy crust with a juicy inside. We recommend skipping the brining process to save time.
This recipe has been voted the #1 Turkey recipe on Food Network.com for the past few years.
Pumpkin Roll-This is a fun take on a classic dessert, Pumpkin Pie. It is a perfect dessert or even brunch item.
Boursin- This garlic spread goes perfect with Bagel Crisps and is a great appetizer! We recommend making double of this batch, its a crowd pleaser!
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup butter softened (1/2 a stick)
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1-2 cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp herbs de provence
1 tsp minced parsley
1 tsp water
1/4 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Worchestire sauce
Mix all together in food processor until smooth. Store in fridge.
Have a special recipe? Share it with us!
Upcoming Events:
November 18th- Festively Elegant: A Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration. For more info, click here.
November 19th- Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall. For more info, click here.
November 20th- Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys at 1 PM.
November 20th- Baltimore Ravens vs. Bengals at 1 PM.
Have a favorite recipe that you'd like to share? Or want to show us a picture of how well you'r thanksgiving feast went? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: Kimballshrmdc@gmail.com
Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!
Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, is just an hour outside of Washington D.C. A center of sailing and boating, Annapolis is also the home of the United States Naval Academy. This city, with colonial heritage, is the perfect weekend get away for a more relaxed pace than D.C.
New Things To Try In The Area: Here are some fun new things to try or visit in the Annapolis area!
Product Of The Week! Priority wins 2011 Product Innovation Award! Awarded by Architectural Products Magazine, Priority has just won the 2011 Product Innovation Award! Priority now includes: benching, tables, and height adjustable legs. All new additions to Priority will be available November 15th. For versatility now and in the future, Priority offers sleek, technology-enabeled benching, height adjustable tables, ingenious storage elements, and great aesthetics.
Cool Things We Love:
Here are some great Annapolis Restaurants to try out!
Aqua Terra Located in historic Annapolis, this bistro and small plates restaurant changes up their menu weekly with in-season local finds. Our favorites on the menu currently include: French Onion Soup, Pulled Duck, Tempura Asparagus, the Cajun Pizza, and the Salmon Filet. Aqua Terra plays festive Jazz music, perfect for a fun mix and mingle with clients or co-workers.
Tempura Asparagus
Osteria 177
Italian Coastal Cuisine right in downtown Annapolis. Osteria 177 offers regional cuisine such as: Caprese, Clams and Mussels, Beef Carpaccio, and a wide array of pastas.
Osteria 177 is the perfect restaurant to dine with clients, co-workers, or family.
Delicious Dessert
Chart House
The Chart House is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year with up to 30% off. This is a classic and contemporary restaurant with decadent desserts and legendary seafood, with spectacular water views.
Some of our favorites on the menu include: East meets west tuna, Oysters on the half shell, Tempura Shrimp Kushi, Bronzed Swordfish, and Dynamite grouper. The signature desserts are the hot molten lava cake and the Chart House Souffle.
Upcoming Events:
November 11th - January 14th Annapolis Walking Ghost Tours. For more info, click here.
November 13th- Washington Redskins @ Miami at 1 PM
November 13th- Baltimore Ravens @ Seahawks at 4:05 PM
Come check out the Kimball Office Mid Atlantic Blog again next week to hear more exciting news about our industry!
