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Hi Linda, my mind immediately went to covering it with jute to give it a wicker look, something like this: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/re-vamp-an-ole-planting-pot-1561007
Re-vamp an Ole Planting Pot
You can also cover it with burlap. You can cut the burlap into squares and paint them different colors. You can also just paint the bucket. Secure marbles or those glass stones you can buy (sold in Walmart, craft stores, etc.) to the bucket with hot glue.
The easiest thing is to find a paint you like and paint it a color that goes with the room it's in. I'm getting ready to spray a very old metal trash can a with a metallic to give it new life.