This weekend has been about all things Cabo— errands, packing, cleaning, pampering. This will be our third trip to Cabo in nine months— ICYMI, we went after knowing each other for just two months, and again for New Years Eve last year. Usually for Mexico I throw in some easy shorts, tops, and dresses without […] The post Cabo: What We’re Packing appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’re familiar with my dating stories, tips, and struggles. And while I’m in a relationship now, I’m still here to keep it absolutely real. Despite what you might see on Instagram, no couple is perfect and each relationship comes with their own unique fights, challenges, and compromises. […] The post Navigating Your First Real Fight In A New Relationship appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

My best friend is getting married this spring, which means I’ve been living and breathing dresses. Between the bridal shower, bachelorette, and wedding week in Mexico I have been scouring the internet for outfits to pack. Where I’ve hit the biggest snag is finding something to wear to the bridal shower. We’re going for cute, […] The post Bridal Shower Guest Dresses: Spring ’22 appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

When I moved in to the new house, my first priority was furniture. I was starting from scratch, and had a lot of rooms to furnish. However once the furniture started coming in, I quickly realized my house didn’t feel like a home— I needed art on the walls to give it a more homey […] The post How To Nail Your Next Gallery Wall appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

My goal for 2022 is to get back into blogging— so here I am with a little (big) life update.  Last time you heard from me I was 30 years old, living at home with my parents, and was hopelessly single. I had decided at some point in early summer 2021 that I wanted to […] The post Life Lately: An Update appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

There are few things I love more than a good dress. You know what I’m talking about: a versatile dress that makes you feel good every time you put it on. This dreamy Spell x Largo Drive dress is it for me.  You can style this dress so many ways: barefoot on the sand, with […] The post Ranch Dressing: The Dreamiest Dress appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

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If you’re new here: I bought my first home. If you’ve been following my journey, you know that I drive by said home (which is mostly dirt at this point) at least three times a week to check the progress. Up until about a week ago, they hadn’t done anything (and I mean anything) to […] The post Casa De Tom: Mood Boards appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

As I’m sure you’ve gathered by the name of the blog, I am a beach girl through and through. Nine times out of ten I’m opting for a vacation that warrants a book and a beer, on a beach. That said, the pandemic (and lack of international travel) has left me itching to explore more […] The post Travel Guide: A Long Weekend In Sedona, Arizona appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more

If you’re in California, you know that rain is in our foreseeable future. If you’re not in California, I’m sorry. I don’t mind rain if I can stay indoors at all times, or if I’m in Hawaii and the rain is really just a quick tropical shower with a cute rainbow afterwards. Basically what I’m […] The post What I Want: Rainy Day appeared first on The Ocean Minded ..read more