Tropical Escapes At Home
Have you ever returned home from an amazing tropical vacation or dreamed of escaping to an exotic island and wished you could capture that same intoxicating vibe right in your own home? Welcome to Tropical Escapes At Home. I'm Tom from Cerulean Bay and together we will go on a journey to capture the beauty and relaxation of the tropics and bring them into your everyday life. From discovering authentic tropical artistry to entertaining in true island style, you can discover amazing inspiration and tips for creating your very own tropical escape and lifestyle. It’s all about creating that perfect balance of tropical beauty, comfort, and tranquility which will help you to unwind and recharge. Your own personal tropical retreat will only be steps away!
So grab your favorite cocktail or beverage, sit back in your favorite chair, and let's escape to the tropics! Be sure to comment in the Fan Mail and share your favorite episodes!
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Is there something about the tropics and/or tropical design that you'd like to hear me cover on the show? Let me know! I will definitely check it out to see if I can include it in an episode. So feel free to send your comments or questions to podcast@ceruleanbay.com!
Thanks for listening and for supporting the show!!
Tropical Escapes At Home
2026 - A Year For Resetting and Recharging in Tropical Style
2025 asked a lot of us and probably of you too. It was successful but it was also stressful and demanding. Truth be told, it was hard!
As we step into 2026, Tropical Escapes at Home turns one year old, and this first episode of the new year is not about pushing harder or planning more. It’s about exhaling. It’s about stepping back to look at last year to see what worked and what did not. It’s about resetting and making changes where needed.
In this episode, we pause to acknowledge what it took to get here, offer a few tips about much-needed vacation planning, give some important updates about a new service I am offering, how volunteering at a local thrift store creates a change of pace (and how you can find some cool stuff for your tropical escape there!), and how to just gently reset your pace for the year ahead. Think of this episode as a quiet beach at sunrise - no agenda, no urgency, just space to arrive and rest.
This Episode Is For You If…
- You’re proud of what you accomplished in 2025, but you’re tired
- You want 2026 to feel calmer, slower, and more satsifying
- You’re redefining success to include rest and presence
- You love the idea of the tropics and want to include them in your life
- You want to set a softer, more intentional tone for 2026
As you listen, allow yourself to stop striving. Don’t try to fix anything or stress about how you are going to optimize things. Just imagine warm tropical air, gentle ocean waves, and the feeling of finally arriving somewhere. You are safe and unhurried. That’s the energy we’re carrying into year two of this podcast.
In 2026, Tropical Escapes at Home will focus on:
- Softer rhythms, self-awareness, and de-stressing
- Meaningful at-home escapes and ways of living that fit real life
- Tropical inspiration as restoration, not escape-from-burnout
- Creating space for joy, creativity, and rest, without feeling guilty about it
Links mentioned in the show:
Shopping at thrift stores, consignment shops and estate sales
Cypress Assistance Ministries in Houston
Thank You for Being Here!
Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or you just found the show, thank you for helping make this first year possible. Your presence is part of what makes this space feel like home! Here’s to a slower, warmer, and more deeply rooted year!