An alternative (and easier) method for odd-count peyote stitch beading: Learn the Two-Needle Method with step-by-step visual guides.
Choosing bead colors is a difficult but very enjoyable part of beadwork. Some of the methods and resources I use when choosing colors for my designs may also be useful for you.
Think of this place as a notebook; short notes I take while researching and learning… maybe it will be useful for you too.