boot bench is finished

The boot bench is complete. Here are some pictures of the intermediate steps.

Here it is after 3 coats of stain.


X helped me break up the tile for the bottom shelf. He loved helping. Yes, I let my 2 year old swing my biggest hammer.


He also likes to tile. Guess which pieces he put down in the mortar?



Here it is after tiling.


Applying the grout.


Finished product.