As promised, a new layout after my exams! I would consider this layout as one of the simplest I have made over the past 2 years. This design strays away from my usual cute and colourful style. There are no kawaii cartoon (or panda for that matter) characters nor bright rainbow colours. I find this change very refreshing but I’m not sure if others feel that way too. It made use of just pastel colours and the entire design revolves around the Sakura flower.
This layout is inspired by both the art and soundtrack of the animé Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan. I am totally in love with this animé especially the art – beautiful cherry blossoms featured in many scenes and not to mention learning a bit more about the history of Japan. I have been listening to the soundtrack for a few days before coming up with this design. In conclusion, love or hate? 
Scan credit to animepaper.net
Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan - Toshizo Hijikata
27 June, 2010 at 11:37 pm
i LOVE this layout! But thats nothing new because I love ALL of your layouts; you’re so talented, it makes me jealous! This is definitely different from your ‘usual’ layouts, but its amazing!
27 June, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Wow, your new layout is so well made, and quite different from your previous adorable ones! I love you style! And welcome back
27 June, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Gorgeous! Loving the cherry blossoms on the navigation.
27 June, 2010 at 10:03 pm
The new layout looks real nice!
I love the soft colors combination, very comfortable for my eyes. =D
27 June, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I love the new layout!
And I really like how you have placed cherry blossoms here and there! Very pretty! 
27 June, 2010 at 6:04 am
I absolutely adore your new layout! It is so gorgeous! You did a fantastic job.
26 June, 2010 at 9:04 pm
welcome back.
i always liked your layouts. this one’s simple yet still attractive. =D though im not really an anime fan.
26 June, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Wow, this layout looks awesome I really adore it.
26 June, 2010 at 2:25 pm
26 June, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I love the colors and, as usual, am a huge fan of the illustration. I’ve always been jealous of your cute layouts, but now that I’ve seen both cute and elegant illustrations from you, I am even more jealous!
26 June, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Hey Dayna its look cute!
Looks like alot of work is done on the sakura
26 June, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I’m not big on anime stuff like this, but holy goodness, this layout may convert me. It’s so elegant… I’m falling in love! <3