I like the design, but the logo should be saved in a .gif file. As a .jpg, it has noticeably low quality. Overall it looks really good though. Nice job.
Blog looks nice. Consider making the logo transparent and the rating stars...don't look like they fit very well. Nice "theme". If you know what I mean.
If I were you, I would not say Advertise now all over the left side. Put some phony ads there with affiliate link if you need to. until u get some traffic don't bother with those banners. then you can ring out your ads. rite now it looks like you are hungry to get some advertisers. Ask yourself. Will you pay to be Advertised on a page where you have 3 more places left or will you choose a place which says, we have a waiting list of advertisers, if you would like our rates please contact us directly.... what do say? Plus there are too many wigets already, dont add any more...