Trying to get the hang of this...

This is a real trial and error for me... I hope this screen allows me to use all the space instead of wasting so much of it. I'm so impressed with the look of other blogger's site. It will take me some time to catch up with them. I don't want an over-kill of stuff that detracts from my purpose to have this blog in the first place. What I want to do is share my designs with people that will give me an honest opinion of what they like and don't like. If you have any helpful hints let me know...Thanks!