I've realized...

I'm going to have to give in and have someone design a blog template for me. No matter what I find in the free things, I'm just not happy with them. I do not have the programs or ability necessary to do it myself, either. With that being said, any suggestions on who I should use? I don't want to have to spend a WHOLE lot, but I would like something that looks nice and clean so I can feel good about the blog and get it rolling again.

HELP?

Help!

I would really like to do a linkup after I finish my series about my spring break vacation, but I definitely need some help. I'm working on getting a banner made for it, but I don't really know what to so from there. Could someone help me with how to make a link for the banner that will bring people back to my post, and how do I open up a thing for people to link up to the post?

Obviously I'm completely unaware of how these things work! Any help would be great! :]