It depends on my mood. Sometimes I like to fill the page with all the pretty flower clusters and other times I like a clean, simple LO. I think it depends on the pictures and the kit I'm using, too. I'm definitely not good at the artsy pages, though.
Whatever style Cindy has! LOL! I pretty much exclusively use templates, if it's not one of Cindy's, it's a simple pocket page layout for a monthly recap.
Craftytam, Sometimes it is nice to be slow to savor the journey of creating. I viewed your gallery and WOW, nice work!