I have two questions for you, Annie:
First, you say the hard coding option was simplest; if you choose hard coding, don't you have to write the php or whatever (I don't have a clue how you hard code anything) on any other blocks you may need to change?
and, second, Your banner and blocks look great! How complicated is it to change the look of the blocks and the main banner on your page? I've been wanting to do that for a while, but I haven't a clue how to do it.
thanks,
bill