All good suggestions, although I wouldn't prefer the breadboard ends that Don suggests. I like the simplicity of the design without them. Assuming you're leaving the drawer fronts in curly walnut (too much contrast would take away from the table) I'll suggest you do things such that the drawer fronts are cut out of the apron board for an exact grain match across the piece. I posted a technique for that in the "Shaker Student Desk" project article on my site that I've used and seen used. Do pick your lumber for the apron carefully if you do that, however...best to have straight grain at the top and bottom of the apron to accomodate "seamless" seams when you cut it all apart and reassemble. I do like the piercing idea for the crosses, too...classic.