Roadside rescue!

Check out this cute little table my husband had picked up on the side of the road over a year ago.  It needed so much repair I was not sure what to do with it so I just tucked it away and didn't deal with it.  It was missing the top, the joints were separated and the fret work was coming off... but I loved the carvings on it and the uniqueness of it. 

After so many scenarios of how it should look like,  I finally came up with a plan to stain the table a dark espresso color and make a mirrored table top.  

I filled the gaps with wood putty and sanded it down.

Then I cut a round piece of wood for the table top and I found a 12" round mirror from my local craft supply store.

Well, that is as far as I have gotten with this project.  I hope you come back to see the how it all comes together!  

What do you think of my plan?  Should I choose a different color to stain the wood?  I would love some input.

Have a great day!