Steve, thanks. The spline jig I have makes it easy to cut the splines, them the bench vises hold well enough to finish the details. Routed everything after assembly.
Bard, thanks. The hearts were cut with use of a scroll saw, then filed smooth and routed a small round over. The back panel just slides in from the top into attached strips on the back (I used a trim nailer to attach the strips.
Ron, thanks. That is why we are here sharing our ideas and projects.