Linux Lite is unbelievable!

[Valtam]

I set my desktop to dark gray, but if I go to settings>desktop, it flips back to black.
With Mediterranean appearances, I can't get my desktop icons into the lower right corner.
With the Raleigh appearance I can, but with with a 'balloon' around the text.

Update:

I found the printer menu; it found my Brother HL-2140.

Desktop, look at my screenshot make sure your settings are the same, the solid colour stays after a reboot:



I also have icons in the bottom right hand corner no problem: