Barb Macy Craft Business Blog

Handmade sterling silver oval link chains stacked and displayed on a bust. Handmade by Will Macy of Accent Yourself.

Why Our Jewelry Prices Are Increasing — and Why...

Barbara Macy

A lot of jewelers are moving toward alternative metals. We’re choosing not to. Sterling silver has always been at the heart of our work, and maintaining that quality matters more to us...

Why Our Jewelry Prices Are Increasing — and Why...

Barbara Macy

A lot of jewelers are moving toward alternative metals. We’re choosing not to. Sterling silver has always been at the heart of our work, and maintaining that quality matters more to us...

A photo of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry booth set up and ready for customers.

Why Staying Local Works for Us: Art Festivals, ...

Barbara Macy

After 2 years of traveling to art festivals, we’ve learned why staying local—with farmers markets, one-day shows, and community support—works best for us.

Why Staying Local Works for Us: Art Festivals, ...

Barbara Macy

After 2 years of traveling to art festivals, we’ve learned why staying local—with farmers markets, one-day shows, and community support—works best for us.

Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors? - AccentYourself

Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors?

Barbara Macy

Tips and suggestions for determining if you should apply and attend larger art festivals as a vendor.  There are many things to consider...especially expenses, attendance, demographics (do people spend money...

Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors?

Barbara Macy

Tips and suggestions for determining if you should apply and attend larger art festivals as a vendor.  There are many things to consider...especially expenses, attendance, demographics (do people spend money...

New Sea Glass Art! - AccentYourself

New Sea Glass Art!

Barbara Macy

We will be offering whimsical sea glass art in addition to our jewelry!  All of our sea glass art pictures are framed and perfect for gift giving and ready to...

New Sea Glass Art!

Barbara Macy

We will be offering whimsical sea glass art in addition to our jewelry!  All of our sea glass art pictures are framed and perfect for gift giving and ready to...

Where Do I Get My Sea Glass? - AccentYourself

Where Do I Get My Sea Glass?

Barbara Macy

This post is about how I source my sea glass for jewelry making. All of the sea glass in Accent Yourself jewelry is always found and never altered in any way.

Where Do I Get My Sea Glass?

Barbara Macy

This post is about how I source my sea glass for jewelry making. All of the sea glass in Accent Yourself jewelry is always found and never altered in any way.

Corvallis Artisan Market is Open for Business! - AccentYourself

Corvallis Artisan Market is Open for Business!

Barbara Macy

Accent Yourself is a mother/son duo that sells handmade jewelry every Saturday at the Corvallis Artisan Market in downtown Corvallis, OR in the lot at the intersection of Monroe &...

Corvallis Artisan Market is Open for Business!

Barbara Macy

Accent Yourself is a mother/son duo that sells handmade jewelry every Saturday at the Corvallis Artisan Market in downtown Corvallis, OR in the lot at the intersection of Monroe &...