What Meegan Makes

vintage style, cottage living, home cooking

DIY Spindle Outdoor Bird Perch

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Have I got a treat for you! To add an inviting atmosphere to any porch, deck or stoop I have a tutorial for your own DIY Spindle Outdoor Bird Perch.

We have darling hummingbirds, finches, and nightingales that love to visit my cottage apartment back porch. That lead me to construct a DIY Spindle Outdoor Bird Perch.

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Ikea Marius Stool Makeover

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Sometimes the best way to get your creative juices flowing is a trip to Ikea. I came upon the cutest stool. At that moment, I knew it was time to design a Ikea Marius Stool Makeover.

I loved the shape, size and height to use out by the pool or on my cottage apartment back porch. I was so excited to get started.

*This post was updated November 2025.

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How To Make a Cement Block Garden Planter

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Learn How To Make a Cement Block Garden Planter for your porch, balcony or as a décor piece, today.

Add as many layers of blocks or colorful flowers as you want to fit your style and aesthetic.

I have the FULL tutorial for you below.

*This post was updated November 2025.

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Vintage Style Christmas Wreath

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I have a vintage Christmas village from my grandma and mom. I remember it being displayed in their homes when I was growing up. For a festive look, I wanted to design a Vintage Style Christmas Wreath using the village pieces.

Adding a touch of vintage to my Christmas decorating always gets my creative juices flowing.

*This blog post was updated in 2025.

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