I created a mod to the orders.tpl file to change the color of the cells with the order info in them. The cells will change color according to the status of the order. This makes it very easy to glance at your screen to get the status.
Here is a screen capture of what I'm talking about. I'll post the code shortly. it's a very simple (yet effective) mod.
http://66.113.244.89/order_colors.gif
Piper