"Yes you can!" is a popular motto at the headquarters

My field trip to the Mary Kay headquarters and museum was a success!

Mary Kay headquarters building along the tollway

I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to find out that 10,000 consultants (some husbands accompanied) from literally all over the world were strolling around on tour today! I heard several different languages: Slovak, Russian, Spanish and Cajun. I was happy to be ushered around with these women because as an added bonus, I also got to see the Executive offices as well as Mary Kay Ash's office - which was just how she left it more than 10 years ago.

50th anniversary employee art winners on display

portrait on plexiglass - an employee art piece

When you enter the museum, you are presented with all the products and packaging MK has offered through the years from 1963 to present. There are framed newspaper clippings and magazine articles adorning the walls. Awards and letters of appreciation  are tastefully scattered in alcoves and shelves. Several tv screens are set up in different locations so you can watch short commentaries about what is being displayed. Mary Kay's ball gowns which she wore to occasions are on display as well as consultant uniforms through out the years. A lot of pink collectors items such as trucks, cadillacs and coffee mugs are on display as well. I tool lots of pics, only a few are here. I didn't include the pictures I took of different fonts and typefaces and packaging - that was all for my research for my project. By the end of the museum tour, you are ensconced in elegance. The whole place is opulent yet not at all pretentious. It's very welcoming.

this clipping cracked me up "husbands get a friendly but firm message:
be supportive or get out of the way."

I was interested in seeing the early product packaging and how it's changed through the years.
The first consultant case with products was $25!

the executive conference room. I love the curtain and the view, the light fixture

peeking down at an office. I love the pink makeup case and pink phone

a tiny version of a sculpture that greets you as you enter the building. It's called  "On silver wings"
It represents a vision from a dream.

in one of the executive offices. just a coffee table set with the couches.
some of these items were props used in product catalogues.

When we got to the 13th floor of the executive offices, I was the only one taking pictures of things like the texture on walls or the pattern of tile on the floor, the art that was chosen for the offices or the sculptures. Nobody seemed to notice since they were all so excited to be in the presence of their mentor.

Afterward, I strolled around to the cafeteria and blended in with the tour group for lunch. I had a BBQ beef brisket sandwich with a side of potato salad, a fruit cup and a heart-shaped one and half inch thick chocolate chip chocolate and M&M covered cookie all for about nine bucks! I had water instead of my precious sweet iced tea - stupid kidneys.

While eating, I felt inspired to do most of the writing and sketches for my project.

After lunch I went to school and finished making my labels for my own beauty cream products I made up. I'm calling my brand "Under my skin". We'll see how it works out in class on Monday. 

I really enjoyed this project!