I just finished this project and it contained two firsts for me. Figured wood and mortise and tenons.
As a relative newbie I like to pick projects that add to my repetoire of techniques, and this one fit the bill on two counts.
I am also learning, by doing and by reading the advice in this fine group, that a project starts with wood selection. Also, that no matter how well you cut and assemble, if you don't scrape and/or sand well enough, the project won't look good.
So, take a look please. Constructive (but gentle) criticism is always welcome.
Ron Robinson