Thanks everyone... I really love it. I had to experiment with the stain mixing and got fairly close - unless you put it outside in bright sunlight. Inside, it looks dead on even in bright light so I'm calling it good. I don't want one of those "Oh look... I'm making it worse" moments. Already had a few while trying to make it "perfect".
The hubs even likes it now altho I'm sure he'll still cover it up with his clothes - lol.