As designers we often take time to review what is going on around us.  We look at style and we examine trends.  In our market the leading (or bleeding) edge of design is frequently a bit too 'avant guard' for our clients needs.  We've got to be a bit behind the curve of challenging newness!  It's fun to have a look at where 'newness' actually is though and here are a few places where we find extraordinary design and exciting ideas in action: 

http://www.formfiftyfive.com/

http://www.minimalsites.com/

http://grid-based.com/

http://siteinspire.net/