I’m trying out a new look for the blog. I’ve always liked the way my old theme matched the background color to the colors in the image, which usually worked quite well. But I think this may be a little cleaner look and I have more control over the blog generally. Please let me know what you think as I tinker with it over the next few days.

You’re right – this theme looks cleaner and more neutral, but I still love the old one (cause I use it myself).
Adam, I like this theme more.
Thanks – I still have a little more work to do (there’s too much space at the top, for instance, and I need to make sure the side panels don’t distract from the image) but, otherwise, I’m pleased, too.