The Captain: Reinvent Yourself

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04/19

Bulletproof, MOTM with Aaron Draplin & Hallmark

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Featured Photo: NiahRose Photography

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The Captain's speaking, come one, come all!

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Thursday 4.21

6pm Happy Hour | 7pm Show
The Guild 1621 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Monday 5.2

5:30pm Doors | 6:30pm Show
The Plaza Library Truman Forum Room
4801 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112

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Tuesday 5.3

7:45am-7:00pm
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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04/01

Introducing: Sail For Sale

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Introducing our latest campaign ‪#‎SailForSale‬, 20% off if you locate our Sailboat pop up shop and help us spread the word. 10% on a photo share (using the above hashtag and ‪#‎OceanAndSea‬); another 10% if you signup for our infrequently sent & awesome newsletter on product announcements and exclusive additional sales (in person only).

We'll be setup outside The Westside Storey this afternoon for First Friday and The West Bottoms for First Saturday (information below). Take advantage of our new deals including on sale $10 tees and $31 hoodies! Not in KC? Email or comment below where you'd like us to visit.

Friday 4.1

Time: 4-9
Location: 1701 Summit St, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Saturday 4.2

Time: 8-2
Location: Off the 12th Street Bridge in Kansas City

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10/19

Dinovember Mania: A Very Messy Adventure

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In case you missed it, Ocean & Sea has dino fever. To celebrate, we partnered with Dinovember and released the exclusive Believe tee (also available in kids sizing). Trying to catch up to speed? Creators Refe & Susan Tuma (authors of 'What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night'), sum it up neatly:

We've convinced our children that their plastic dinosaurs come alive while they sleep.

With November around the corner, they're following up their acclaimed hit classic with a sequel, 'What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure,' now available in stores nationwide! Be sure to pick up your copy and head over to our online shop for the exclusive (and limited) Dinovember t-shirt collaboration inspired by Daydream 81.

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Rex tirelessly stamps every single package that leaves the ship, what a champ.

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08/18

Sailboat Pop-Up Shop: Time to Dream Again

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It’s time to dream again and we're welcoming anyone who desires to rekindle their own dreams to join us in creating that freedom.

Ocean & Sea is seeking help from dreamers across the world to build a sailboat—with a twist. This sailboat will be landlocked. It will function as a mobile Ocean & Sea pop-up shop through which we will sell our clothing, prints, accessories and lifestyle goods.

We're raising funds through our Kickstarter Project—click here to view.

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We think on some level we can all relate to the purity of dreams as a child. Yet, as Peter Pan warned us—somewhere along the way we grow up and forget about our dreams.

Through our sailboat we will sail to schools, universities, festivals and dock street side; invoking people to pursue their own dreams. Through interactive art workshops, partnerships with strategic non-for-profits and giving back to local communities through our array of sea-worthy goods, we hope to continue inspiring for generations to come.

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Ocean & Sea welcomes you aboard. Check out our exclusive Kickstarter incentives below and considering sailing into the unknown, dreams await in the journeys ahead. From all of us at Ocean & Sea, we thank you for your incredible generosity. We hope to see you soon on the road!

VIEW THE KICKSTARTER HERE

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The Heart Wall Display

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Sailboat (Wool Hat, One-Size-Fits-All)

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O&S Monogram (Enamel Camping Mug)

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Waves (Coaster Set)

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07/14

Ocean & Sea Awarded a National Gold ADDY

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It was a long year for Ocean & Sea. The American Advertising Federation recently recognized our hard work in 2014 with a National Gold Addy from the Daydreams Project book. This award comes as both a delightful surprise and an encouragement for us to continue the journey we've embarked upon. We specifically want to thank our local AAF club in Kansas City; their support and generosity is not overlooked. Congratulations to our friends from KC who also won golds (Whiskey Design, Design Ranch, BicMedia, Bazillion Pictures, VML and Hallmark).

Along with our successes, we're reminded of our failures and how important they are—we'd argue that they're far more critical than any personal success.

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The beautiful outcome of failure is its freeing power to release yourself from a bondage of fear. The fear of failing is the best way to fail in the long run and it is not healthy for sustained growth. Living in creative freedom is the most effective way to have a long and fruitful career, no matter what you do. Life is a marathon, not a race. We owe it to ourselves to enjoy life in the midst of hard work.

Ocean & Sea's #1 goal is to inspire. Not solely for our personal gain but for the simple desire of seeing the dreams in others around us flourish into reality. Maybe it's because our story as a company—and as a family—has not always gone according to plan (the good and bad). We understand on a deep personal level what it takes to make your dreams a reality—the sacrifices are significant. For every success we've accomplished, we leave numerous mistakes in its shadow. But make no mistake, it's worth the journey.

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We strive to see the dreams of others realized, even if it's through a simple smile from a Daydream or product. Our happiness is in the journey; the mistakes, the successes and those that surround us with joy. We may not live for awards, but we'll take this Gold Addy with a smile.

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The Daydream Book Display (built by H Three KC)

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Team Zissou from The Daydreams Project Book

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Special thanks to Caryl O'Shaughnessy (2nd Mate & Brendan's wonderful mother) and Morgan Stockton (3rd Mate) for their contributions in the project.

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07/10

The Captain Speaks at AAF-KC’s Gas Can Conference

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In conjunction with AAF-KC, Brendan was recently invited to speak at the Gas Can Conference held in the beautiful Sporting Park event space in Kansas City. It was a special opportunity to reflect upon the Ocean & Sea story and internalize the why behind it all. The speakers were incredibly inspiring, it was truly humbling to be a part of such a talented lineup. Over 250 design professionals were in attendance.

Brendan frequently gives lectures at universities, volunteers at high schools and is always open for speaking in your city at local design events. Contact us for specific availability; we'd love to share our story with you and unfold the rewards of dreaming again, daily.

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07/08

Let’s Play a Game of Hide & Sea

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Ocean & Sea loves to have fun. In light of this, we created a scavenger hunt that is open to all. We call it Hide & Sea. The rules are quite simple:

1.) We hide the treasure
2.) You seek the treasure
3.) Post a photo on Instagram with #hideandsea

Locations vary in the Kansas City metro area (and select cities throughout the year). Photo clues are uploaded via our Instagram account (in addition to Twitter & Facebook) on Saturday mornings. Each winner gets to keep his/her very own Ocean & Sea Sailboat and sometimes even more (see Hide & Sea No. 24).

To join in on the fun, follow us and gather a group of friends to optimize your chances of sailing away with the loot. Dream Again with The Crew!

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07/04

Limb Sailing Tuesday Fun

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Limb Sailing—an ongoing series—is Ocean & Sea's way to venture out into the world to traverse its wonder and beauty. With the use of our crafty Sailboat and a sprinkle of whimsy, we reimagine our environments with our trusty limbs.

Stretch out with us on Tuesday's through our social media ports and follow in on the fun. Feeling creative and have a sailboat? Post a photo using #LimbSailing to outdo The Crew. Don't have one? We ship worldwide. Feeling lucky? Play Hide & Sea!

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07/02

LA & NY USA Posters: Civic Pride Expands

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In celebration of the 4th of July weekend, we've released brand new posters in our shop. Ocean & Sea is a coast-to-coast nautical lifestyle brand and we want to share that love with you. Don't see your city and want to express your local pride (landlocked or coastal)? Contact us for future product releases, including our USA prints.

The LA & NY silkscreen prints are the perfect companions to our Hang 10 accessory hanger (also available in our bundle for added savings). Show us how you Hang 10 with the #Hang10Wave.

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The Captain's speaking, come one, come all!

Thursday 4.21

6pm Happy Hour | 7pm Show The Guild 1621 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Monday 5.2

5:30pm Doors | 6:30pm Show The Plaza Library Truman Forum Room 4801 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112

Tuesday 5.3

7:45am-7:00pm Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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We'll be setup outside The Westside Storey this afternoon for First Friday and The West Bottoms for First Saturday (information below). Take advantage of our new deals including on sale $10 tees and $31 hoodies! Not in KC? Email or comment below where you'd like us to visit.

Friday 4.1

Time: 4-9 Location: 1701 Summit St, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Saturday 4.2

Time: 8-2 Location: Off the 12th Street Bridge in Kansas City

Follow The Winds

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In case you missed it, Ocean & Sea has dino fever. To celebrate, we partnered with Dinovember and released the exclusive Believe tee (also available in kids sizing). Trying to catch up to speed? Creators Refe & Susan Tuma (authors of 'What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night'), sum it up neatly:

We've convinced our children that their plastic dinosaurs come alive while they sleep.

With any special collaboration, we like to add those small design details to elevate the overall experience for our devoted sailors. However, all the hard work goes to Rex on this one with his custom rubber stamp from the marvelous people at Lumi.

Rex tirelessly stamps every single package that leaves the ship, what a champ.

Follow Rex's Madness [social size="standard" style="light"]

It’s time to dream again and we're welcoming anyone who desires to rekindle their own dreams to join us in creating that freedom.

Ocean & Sea is seeking help from dreamers across the world to build a sailboat—with a twist. This sailboat will be landlocked. It will function as a mobile Ocean & Sea pop-up shop through which we will sell our clothing, prints, accessories and lifestyle goods.

We're raising funds through our Kickstarter Project—click here to view.

We think on some level we can all relate to the purity of dreams as a child. Yet, as Peter Pan warned us—somewhere along the way we grow up and forget about our dreams.

Ocean & Sea welcomes you aboard. Check out our exclusive Kickstarter incentives below and considering sailing into the unknown, dreams await in the journeys ahead. From all of us at Ocean & Sea, we thank you for your incredible generosity. We hope to see you soon on the road!

Along with our successes, we're reminded of our failures and how important they are—we'd argue that they're far more critical than any personal success.

We strive to see the dreams of others realized, even if it's through a simple smile from a Daydream or product. Our happiness is in the journey; the mistakes, the successes and those that surround us with joy. We may not live for awards, but we'll take this Gold Addy with a smile.

Special thanks to Caryl O'Shaughnessy (2nd Mate & Brendan's wonderful mother) and Morgan Stockton (3rd Mate) for their contributions in the project.

Brendan frequently gives lectures at universities, volunteers at high schools and is always open for speaking in your city at local design events. Contact us for specific availability; we'd love to share our story with you and unfold the rewards of dreaming again, daily.

Ocean & Sea loves to have fun. In light of this, we created a scavenger hunt that is open to all. We call it Hide & Sea. The rules are quite simple:

1.) We hide the treasure 2.) You seek the treasure 3.) Post a photo on Instagram with #hideandsea

To join in on the fun, follow us and gather a group of friends to optimize your chances of sailing away with the loot. Dream Again with The Crew!

Follow Us To Win Big

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Limb Sailing—an ongoing series—is Ocean & Sea's way to venture out into the world to traverse its wonder and beauty. With the use of our crafty Sailboat and a sprinkle of whimsy, we reimagine our environments with our trusty limbs.

Stretch out with us on Tuesday's through our social media ports and follow in on the fun. Feeling creative and have a sailboat? Post a photo using #LimbSailing to outdo The Crew. Don't have one? We ship worldwide. Feeling lucky? Play Hide & Sea!

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The LA & NY silkscreen prints are the perfect companions to our Hang 10 accessory hanger (also available in our bundle for added savings). Show us how you Hang 10 with the #Hang10Wave.

OCEAN & SEA © 2022

6pm Happy Hour | 7pm Show
The Guild 1621 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108

5:30pm Doors | 6:30pm Show
The Plaza Library Truman Forum Room
4801 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64112

7:45am-7:00pm
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Time: 4-9
Location: 1701 Summit St, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Time: 8-2
Location: Off the 12th Street Bridge in Kansas City

Follow Rex's Madness
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1.) We hide the treasure
2.) You seek the treasure
3.) Post a photo on Instagram with #hideandsea

Follow Us; A Sailor's Delight
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