I’m having some serious difficulty choosing a new WordPress theme, so I thought I might turn it into a contest. And no, you don’t have to create a theme to enter.

What I want…

1. A theme that’s valid (html, css, etc.)
2. Widget and plug-in ready
3. Professional but not plain. Something with a touch of “artsy-ness” is what I’m looking for, but I’m at a loss to describe it better. I want it to look like a writer’s site, not a business site.
4. Three-column layout preferred. However, if the theme is otherwise terrific, then I’d take two-column.

What would you suggest as a prize for the person who recommends the winner? I’m leaning toward an Amazon gift certificate ($25), but I’m open to other suggestions. If you’re the winner and really want a gift certificate to somewhere else, let me know and we can probably work it out.

Rules:

1. Submit no more than 3 themes.
2. If more than one person submits the same theme, and it’s the winner, then the first person to submit will get the prize.
3. To submit a theme (or themes), leave a comment in this post, a trackback, or a link to an article on your site where you talk about your picks.
4. The contest will end August 15th.

Any questions? Post them here in the comments. I’m looking forward to seeing your suggestions!