I use Axure but feel I have been falling into the trap of making them too detailed and graphic. Axure encourages this with its amazing tools and interactivity but I need to learn to temper the inclination to make it pretty and let the viewer focus on the layout and features.

Axure 5.6 was released last week after a short beta period and introduced some killer features that include converting any widget to a master or dynamic panel. This feature alone is worth the upgrade.

Some other Axure resources I’ve found useful lately include:

• Yahoo! Design Stencil Kit
• A Clean Design Pattern Library and Better Defaults
• William Design Patterns
• AXLIB
• Key Icons Icon Collection

Happy Wire-framing

Mashable Web Design Toolbox

"LiveValidation is a small open source javascript library for making
client-side validation quick, easy, and powerful. It comprises of two
main parts. Firstly, it provides developers with a rich set of core
validation methods, which can also be used outside the context of
forms. Secondly, it provides your visitors with real-time validation
information as they fill out forms, helping them to get it right first
time, making the forms easier, quicker and less daunting to complete"

http://www.livevalidation.com/

Smashing Mag have another great showcase article, this time it's forms! They've collected some great examples of creative forms.

Welcome to my blog, yes I know blogs are a bit passe but I felt I
needed a central point to collect information I feel is interesting and
hopefully interesting to others also.

My passion is web interface and as such this blog will focus on that.

I hope you enjoy it.