Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Let me respond to each of you... 
 
Pottz - Again, thanks. Fortunately, the wife likes the rustic nature of Mesquite. We only fill the cracks/voids if we have to for structural reasons. We embrace the crazy nature of the lumber. Thanks again... 
 
987Ron - Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for taking the time to view my project... 
 
Dark_Lightening - Thank you. Yeah, gotta love that G&G. The wife and I are "addicited." 
 
BB1 - Thank you for the comment on the bookmatching. Seems like I'm doing lots of that on these particular projects... 
 
Oltool - Thank you. We decided to use the Walnut accents early on. Actually, we were just too cheap to purchase Ebony! The Black Walnut seems to be a decent substitute. Thanks again for taking the time to comment...