banners and blogs

I am having a time with blogspot.  After using iWeb (maybe I am a mac snob after all), I am struggling with how to use this and make it pretty.  I would love any help with how to take some good pictures of products and how to use this blasted blog format.  

And, you may notice (I'm sure you did!) my new banner.  Kimberly Pritchard from ohkimma (www.ohkimma.etsy.com) worked really hard and I think it's fun and sweet.  She was great to work with and if you're thinking of opening an etsy shop and need banners, atavars, or placeholders, use her.