Meet Marcy

Marcy Haas’ journey to running her own business is one of resilience and transformation. Community support has helped her turn her passion into a successful venture – Sweet Things by Marcy – now located in the Lincoln Community Foundation Barbara Bartle Garden. 

How did Sweet Things by Marcy begin?   
Sweet Things by Marcy officially launched in October 2020, but my love for baking started when I was just six years old. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer and I faced a potential furlough, I turned to baking as a form of therapy. What began as a personal passion quickly turned into something much bigger. 

With the encouragement of my friends and neighbors, I started selling my baked goods from home. Due to high demand, I rented the Kinder Bites commercial kitchen, baking on nights and weekends. In 2024, I made the move to Culinary Kitchen. The flexibility of my own space has helped me expand my menu and business.  

How has Lincoln shaped your business journey?  
Our community has been instrumental in every step of my journey. The availability of free or low-cost farmers' markets, such as East Campus Discovery Days, gave me a platform to introduce my desserts to a wider audience and the confidence to continue following my dream. My favorite collaboration so far has been with James Arthur Vineyard, where I do wine and dessert pairings. I also provide pairings for events at The Post and was recently a featured baker at the Downtown Lincoln Association’s Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy event. 

The connections I’ve made have been just as valuable. When I joined the Chamber of Commerce, I never expected my son’s casual seating arrangement at my ribbon-cutting event to lead to my next business space! He happened to sit next to someone who introduced me to Kevin Knudson with Culinary Kitchen – proof of the kind of magic that happens in a community like Lincoln. 

How can someone purchase items from your business?  
Customers can preorder a variety of baked goods and I also provide desserts for local businesses like Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen and Canyon Joe’s Barbecue. I offer lunch options at my Culinary Kitchen service window Wednesday-Friday, especially during community events in the garden. I am also available for event catering and can even provide a hassle-free homemade dinner for your family. 

Do you have a favorite item on your menu? 
I only bake what I love, so everything I make is special to me! My sons, Matthew and Chris, definitely have their favorites. Matthew always requests sweet potato pie for his birthday, while Chris prefers German chocolate cake. 

How can our community support Sweet Things by Marcy?   
The best way to support Sweet Things by Marcy is to follow along on social media, attend local pop-ups and spread the word. Every purchase, share or review and even just a kind word helps small businesses like mine continue to grow. 

Explore the menu, place an order and stay updated on upcoming events!  

1413 N Street  
sweetthingsbymarcy.com 

Facebook & Instagram @SweetThingsByMarcy