Here's the scoop from John & Emily McCoy, owners of The Real McCoy Toy Shop and members of the Amazing Carolina Etsians Team (ACE Team):

> These hand-crafted toys, games & puzzles of both old & new design, are made exclusively by John & Emily, from US products, wood, paint, etc..
> We are passionate about what we do, and take great pride in our work.
> Our etsy shop features a sampling of our products & we continue to add new items.
> Children (of all ages) are amazed and fascinated by the simplicity and yet pleasure that comes from playing with these toys of yesterday-year.
> We take pride in saying: "No Batteries Required - Just Imagination"
 

We told you about Jill of Orange Cat Art this week. This is one of the products that she sells at her Etsy shop: It's a nifty desk top calendar with photos of North Carolina. You can see a closer view here. We love this size calendar -- just right for a quick glance at the date without taking up much room. And with pictures of North Carolina -- all taken by Jill or her sister Sheri -- you can take a little vacation everytime you look. It's also great as a gift for someone who moved away from the Tar Heel State to seek their fortune elsewhere.

Meet a local Etsian: Jill of OrangeCat Art

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Meet a local Etsian: Katy Nash.

Meet a local Etsian.

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