CERULEAN BAY®
Tropical Escapes at Home!
A podcast and YouTube channel about creating your own personal tropical retreat!
PODCAST & YOUTUBE CHANNEL -
TROPICAL ESCAPES AT HOME!
Welcome to your tropical escape!
Welcome to "Tropical Escapes At Home", the premium podcast and YouTube channel created just for you! Here we will explore everything we can about creating tropical escapes and lifestyles at home. We will bring the beauty and serenity of the tropics right into your living room, your kitchen, your backyard, and even onto your balcony. You will be guided through the art of creating your own personal tropical paradise, no matter where you live. You don’t need to travel to unwind in a stunning tropical setting of your very own. We’ll talk about how you can transform any part of your home, from a small apartment to a large home, into a tropical retreat and we’ve got everything you need from design and lifestyle ideas to entertaining tips, recipes, and more!
Breathe. Relax. Imagine.
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We’re excited to share our podcast with you and have our teaser intro episodes below along with a few free full length ones as well! To access the all of our full length episodes where you find real inspiration and excitement about what is really possible for your own personal tropical escape, consider becoming a supporter on Patreon. With your help, we can continue creating and sharing even more! Plus, you'll unlock exclusive content and perks as a valued patron!
Intro - Bring Home The Tropics
Here is a quick intro to our new show, Tropical Escapes At Home. Let's create your own tropical paradise!
Episode #1 - Creating Your Own Tropical Escape At Home!
Join us as we let you know who we are, what Cerulean Bay is all about, and why we are doing this. We hope you like it and that you will come with us on this journey to tropical fun, style, and relaxation at home!
Episode #2 - Tropical vs Coastal Designs: Which One Really Speaks To You?
Today we take a close look at what tropical and coastal designs look like and the big differences between them. Know which design styles and accent pieces are the right ones for you! Check out our blog for some great pics and details!
Episode #3 - The Basics Of Tropical Design Elements
Explore the basics in tropical design elements! We cover colors, lighting, plants and textures. It's a lot of great info! Enjoy!
Teaser - Episode 16 - Let There Be Light - Mastering Interior Lighting for Tropical Escapes
Today's teaser is a quick peek at interior lighting for your personal tropical escape! We will get into the details about ambient, task, and accent lighting. We will also cover lighting temperature from cool whites to warm whites and how they impact mood and style.
Teaser - Episode 17 - Get Outside! Mastering Exterior Lighting For Tropical Escapes
Here is a sneak peek at Part 2 of our look into amazing lighting! After getting into interior lighting last week, today we get into exterior lighting for your personal tropical escape! We get into a wide variety of fixtures that are available to create those cool effects which make up relaxing tropical atmospheres.
Teaser - Episode 18 - Cooking in Paradise! Create Your Tropical Kitchen Escape!
Ready to bring a slice of paradise into your home? Let's explore how to transform your kitchen into a tropical escape inspired by the beach, the jungle, and the serene beauty of island life. By drawing inspiration directly from nature and focusing on color, texture, and organic elements, you can turn any kitchen—indoor or outdoor—into a tropical happy place that brings joy and tranquility to everyday life.
Bonus Episode! - Hanging In There When You Are Self-Employed
Just some encouraging thoughts and words for those of you who are self-employed and are struggling or who are thinking about striking out on your own. We love the tropics and we refuse to give up. We promised to share our journey over the years and now we can. We hope what we have to share will inspire others to keep going. It's very hard and we know it. Hang in there!
Visit Us On YouTube Too!
We have started producing some really cool videos too! Shorter versions will be available on YouTube with full length videos being available on Patreon as well! So check us out and let us know what you think!
Healthy Landscaping For Tropical Escapes
Matthieu Mehuys, a master landscape architect and award winning author joins Tom from Cerulean Bay to discuss how to create tropical gardens and landscaping without the use of chemicals and how to keep them weed-free! Matthieu also provides tips for keeping your soil properly balanced and how to protect your tropical plants when cold weather sets in.
For those who love plants and want to learn more about how to use them and keep them healthy in outdoor spaces, join one of Matthieu's in-depth masterclasses where you will learn a lot with a community of others who love plants and landscaping too!
How to Handle Leaf and Flower Drop in Your Pool from A Neighbor's Trees
Tom from Cerulean Bay addresses how to handle leaf and flower drop from neighboring trees and bushes that mess up your pool. Detailing his own experience with various trees including crepe myrtles, oaks, and magnolias, he outlines how his yard is affected throughout the year. The video introduces Blanche, a pool surface skimmer from BETTA, reviewing its utility in keeping the pool surface clean amid heavy leaf drop. It also provides a peek into upcoming chronicles documenting seasonal changes and their impacts on their pool, alongside a forthcoming detailed review of the pool surface skimmer.
CERULEAN BAY®
Welcome
Now that we know each other better and if you have decided Cerulean Bay® is where you want to be, WELCOME! We hope you enjoy our site and that you discover more about the wonderful places that have inspired us! We hope you will connect more deeply with your tropical dreams and become inspired to create your own tropical escape at home!