Change to blog layout -- opinions?

I saw a new set of Typepad "themes" were available and decided to switch from the one I'd been using for quite some time. While I'm a halfway decent photographer and have made web graphics in the past, I haven't prioritized making my own header for this blog. (So many priorities, so little time!)

I like the pale grey chevron at the outer edges and Aqua is a current favorite color -- I find it slightly obnoxious that all the hyperlinks are aqua, too. Let me know if it's "too much," ok?

Happy Monday,

~ Laura