Website renovations

-  Now that I am updating the website more often, the site will probably undergo periodic renovations for the next few weeks as I try to find a layout and color scheme that suits my needs.  A few weeks ago I switched to a blue/grey/white color scheme with rounded borders, but that particular scheme makes it very difficult to add or manipulate items on the website.  The rounded corners that look so nice on your screen are in fact gif images placed behind the text of the website.  Anytime I want to widen, shorten, move, or in any way modify the dimensions of the website, I must make all new border images to match the new layout.  Needless to say, this is a serious pain in the buttocks, so I am trying to find a simpler layout that still has a sophisticated look to it.