I think I got this pretty urn several years ago at one of my favorite spots in Atlanta, House Parts, but don’t really remember how much it was, probably $5 or so, since the handle was broken. I used it on top of a high shelf in my other house, but always thought I’d repair the handle eventually. I’ve never let a little thing like a broken handle stop me from buying something.
It’s a large urn, about 18″ tall and since I’m not all that crazy about the gold on it, decided it would be a good piece to paint white & use it in my diningroom. So, I bought some of that modeling clay at Hobby Lobby that air dries. Neat stuff! It worked great. I molded it by hand & tried to match the other handle as best I could. Let it dry for a good 2 days and then it was ready to paint.
This is just a can of creamy white paint from Lowes that I had on hand. Painted it with 2 coats of paint and it was as good as new. 
Got this mirror for my diningroom at Tuesday AM several years ago and I’ve enjoyed it for a long time, but decided that with my new light fixture in the DR, that I should change the finish on this mirror to a little darker tone. So, I used my Sophisticated Finishes and painted Blackened Bronze over the whole thing, then went back over & highlighted the raised areas with Blonde Bronze with a sea sponge. You can get these craft paints at Michaels. Use the 40% off coupon! You use a paint brush or sponge with them.
So, here’s the diningroom with the newly painted mirror and the repaired urn sitting front and center. A fresh new arrangement for Spring.
Filled with some dried hydrangeas from my mom’s garden and mine last year, I love how it looks. I added some pretty white marble stones that I picked up from Tuesday Morning and it’s sitting on a silver tray.
One new handle
Add some seashells for a fresh new look.
And the diningroom is ready for spring. I’m having fun with my new camera trying out all sort of new things, like not using the flash.
Ahhhh, nothing better than a finished project.
Just a little update on my decorating business venture. I’m still working on getting some new clients and that is going to be the biggest challenge, marketing myself. I’ve got some ideas on that and will keep moving ahead with it all. I knew this first year would be a learning experience and I think once I get some clients, it will grow with word of mouth. Thought you’d like to know how it’s going.
Great job! It looks great! Don’t you love to fix something and have it look better than when you started! The mantle looks perfect!
Great job repairing the handle on the urn, and I like its new color. I really like the new mirror color, too. The new arrangement looks nice!
Joy
Great job with the urn and the mirror, Rhoda! I’ll have to remember how you did the handle on the urn. Your sideboard looks beautiful!
Pat
Wow, the urn and mirror look wonderful! I’m going to have to get some of that bronze paint, but I don’t get those regular 40% off coupons! Your dining room looks beautiful, great color combinations. And the pictures with the new camera look great!
I could live in your house 🙂 and I really like what you did with the mirror!!
ooooooooh, that mirror just refelects all the lusciousness of this room…so pretty!
xxxooo Ruth
Rhoda, your projects turned out absolutely gorgeous! And your home looks so beautiful!
Hugs,
Donna
looks great!
Your picture are great! Props for the free form handle…well done.
All the white looks terrific together.
My husband started his own business a year and a half ago. It’s been a little tight but so worth it!
Wow Rhoda, the urn looks great!!
You did a wonderful job, and the mirror is so pretty too. The whole vignette looks perfect.
You are so clever!!
Have a nice night,
Rosemary
Looks just Gorgeous. You amaze me Rhoda you really have such style. Love everything. The dried Hydrangea are beautiful in the urn also. Jamie
You are amazing!!! Have a beatuiful night!!!!
So, a decorator AND you repairer broken beauties…who knew? I love the look of the new finish on the mirror…
Sandi
Rhoda you are soo talented! I love the urn and the mirror It looks fabulous! Hang in there you have so much talent and I know things will pick up! I agree with the person who suggested the gift cert. and donations. It is such a good way to advertise without spending anything other than your time.
That turned out gorgeous Rhoda. I can’t believe you were able to fix the handle! Completely amazing 🙂
Thank you for the kitchen complements. I really admire you and your work, so it means a lot to me. Good luck in your business adventure. I know you’ll be a hit 🙂
Have a wonderful day,
Rue 🙂
I am totally calling it Tuesday AM from now on!!!
Love the idea of repairing the handle and painting it white–yes, yes, a million times yes!!!
Hi Rhoda,
What a great idea you did with that handle. It’s so funy because I just saw an urn at my fav local thrift store and I left it there because the handle was broken!
You are too clever! 🙂
Love how you got a handle on that project…could not resist a pun! Glad you are turning off that flash too- natural light is a good thing. Flash is not always the enemy though when it’s used properly-those on-camera auto flashes are harsh. I will have to try the blackened bronze finish- love that!
I just love the new looks of the repaired and painted urn and the painted mirror. You whole room looks great! I loved seeing all the reflections in the mirror.
Hugs,
Penny
What a beautiful job! You would never know that urn had a broken handle. The display of items on the sideboard look wonderful and really says “spring” to me.