I recently discovered the fun of upcycling old stuff. Found a 1925 wardrobe steamer trunk in a thrift store a few years ago. I finally got around to finish it. I converted it into a wine bar and liquor cabinet.
This is coming from the interior designer in me...
...that's fab! What a great piece. I tell clients to decorate around telling your story (personal mementos on the walls, etc., displaying things you've made, etc.). This is exactly what I'm talking about!