THRIFT FLIP: ADVENT CALENDAR EDITION

My favorite part of thrifting is finding pieces that not only I can give a new home to, but also an opportunity to give them new life.
I found this piece and knew immediately I wanted to give it new life. Although it was a beautiful piece to begin with, I just had to. I know many may be screaming after you hear the retail price :/ but to me it was worth it because I loved the outcome and I let my creative out and that makes me happy and brings me peace.
What do you enjoy about thrifting?