Shoes, Shoes, and more Shoes

We have inherited A LOT of shoes....baby shoes that is.  They are the cutest things ever, and I think our son might have more shoes than Kenny and I combined.  I'm pretty sure Tripp is going to be way more stylish than myself and Kenny. 

So what to do with all the shoes?  Why make a shoe box display of course!  Luckily the hubs is super handy and enjoys building things so he cranked this little gem out in an afternoon.  I am pretty sure this is his form of nesting. 

Here are some pictures and details of the build.

Supplies: 1x8x10' red oak, 1/4" piece of 2'x4' birch for the backer, 1/4"x4" poplar in 4' (4)

and 2' (4) length to make the lattice work shelves.

Box frame cut and mitered, mocking up before gluing and brad nailing.

Final side clamped in place with squares while the glue dries and nails are placed.

Cutting notches half way through the poplar so the short and long slides will interlock and form a lattice network for the shelving.

Completed box with the backer board. Just needs final sanding and staining/painting.

Test fitting all the baby shoes we got.  Just a few empty slots left!

Hung on the wall! It actually is level, the camera angle makes it look off.

It looks pretty darn good if I do say so myself.  Kenny has left it up to me to sand and stain/paint.  Any suggestions?