Saturday, October 11, 2025

Off to San Francisco

I contemplated whether I was going to write about this trip or not. After spending the winter with my husband on a ship in Mexico I didn’t blog about, a month in the spring on a solo trip I did blog about, and a summer on a ship with my husband in Alaska I didn’t blog about it seems I probably shouldn’t break the pattern. It’s a solo trip so away we go. 
I’ll be seeing you again tomorrow, Golden Gate Bridge.
I know vacation has started when I have a cranberry and vodka on the plane.
Some school’s athletic facilities – this one’s for you, Ed
Another one of those accessible not really accessible rooms
Last time my free upgrade got me a bigger room and this time my free upgrade got me a view.
Plane spotting inside instead of outside this time
While I got to the hotel before dark, I was so pooped there was no way I was going anywhere for dinner.
Sorta healthy?
It was a pretty uneventful day but being a travel day, I’ll take it. See you tomorrow onboard the Ruby Princess!

Hola to Aloha - Cruising 34 Days on the Ruby Princess

Yep, I’m at it again with another solo trip! Again out of San Francisco, I'll start with a 7 day cruise down the California coast and Ensenada, Mexico (hence the hola in the blog post title) before the ship makes its way back to San Francisco.

Not quite the exact itinerary, but close
Then the ship heads back south again for an 11 day cruise to Mexico. (More hola for the title.)
After returning to San Francisco the ship will take 16 days to make a round trip to Hawaii. (And the aloha begins!)
If you want to follow along I’ll be adding my daily blog post links right here. See you soon!




Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Learn How To Make a Christmas Light Garland - a DIY Christmas Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a Christmas light garland. Use this homemade bunting to put around your Christmas tree, your mantle, or anywhere around your home to bring Christmas cheer. This project is easy for beginners and makes a great gift too!


For this project you will need:

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Learn How To Make a Thanksgiving Gnome Tablerunner - a DIY Thanksgiving Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a Thanksgiving gnome tablerunner. This project uses raw edge applique on the gnomes and pumpkins, an easy fold over binding, and simple mitered corners. Use it to decorate your Thanksgiving table, or even use it as a homemade gift for the friends and family we are thankful for!


For this project you will need:

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!


Looking for more fall projects? Check out some of our other ideas!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute Thanksgiving gnome tablerunner:

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Learn How to Make an Fabric Owl Christmas Ornament - a DIY Christmas Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a fabric owl Christmas ornament. This project is a quick and easy way to decorate your home and tree for Christmas. Or skip the ribbon and make them for your baskets, bowls, and tiered trays!


For this project you will need:

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!


Looking for more ornament projects? Check out some of our other ideas!

Otherwise, join us as we make these fabric owl Christmas ornament!

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