The weather is downright tropical here in Chicagoland.  Ninety + degrees.  So in keeping with the heat, I’ve selected some tropical-inspired items on Etsy to share with you.

I love this cute and colorful coin purse by Starfishbarbados.

The tropical colors of these lampwork beads by StoneyMarieDesigns are drool worthy.  I’ve purchased beads from her before…and they are every bit as gorgeous in person.

And check out this gorgeous picture of Protea flowers from KenMauiPhoto.  There’s nothing like this growing in my sad, neglected backyard, that’s for sure.

One of my favorite things to buy on Etsy is handmade soap.  I love the way it makes my skin feel.  This Passionfruit Papaya soap from autumnoak looks simply divine.

Tomorrow is supposed to be even hotter, and incredibly humid.  Perhaps I’ll look for some reminders of winter.