before I installed puremart my virtue mart cart( latest version) had the same background as my web page , after install of puremart template I have a white background ( see picture ) can the background colors be adjusted or use the background of web page and can the colors on icons be adjusted , thanks in advance, file attached as example , love the template and what it does

Yes, everything is configurable - you just need to change the css..

please read here: www.flexiblewebdesign.com/forum-virtuemart-2-template-puremart-support/342-using-firebug-for-customization-or-troubleshooting