AnjouTwo
Overall, it's visually too dark for me to want to read with it - I like my Lenormand decks to be more "crisp" but of the darker decks with the sole exception of teh Wizard Laird deck I am still salivating for: http://www.malpertuis.co.uk/site/legend-of-the-wizard-laird.html
I understand what you mean. I generally like brighter, more minimal, decks, too. This deck just captivated me in a way that few modern Lenormands do, and that was made all the more sweet by the fact that I wasn't expecting it to be finished.
I hope we get some information about the Wizard Laird deck soon - I share your anticipation!