Beautiful! I love it a lot.
I also love the background effect but I don't think it fits with this style you've got going on in this theme. Maybe try something darker for the background, using a darker background will highlight the orange and make it blend in.
Are you going to make the forum bits today? I really want to see them a lot
I think you've got a nice skin coming along here.
Keep up the good work.
Also, try and change the layout of it a bit. It's looking abit too like TFL.