Here are some Dept. 56 links I've found over the years:
Matt's Department 56 Extravangaza(place that started it all for me)
The Village Connection (hasn't been updated in a while but has lots of neat ideas and picture )
Minnesota 56 Clubs (lots of great information here, even if you don't live in Minnesota)
Dept. 56 Village Friends (perminent archive for The Dept. 56 Village Friends Photos. Thanks Dan!)
Pete's Display (a really large and impressive set-up)
Spike's Land (an amazing mix of Dept. 56 and model trains!)
Clemente's CIC Display (can't say enought good things about his displays! Really top notch.)
Geary's Dickens' Village site (MSN)(if you like DV then check out this site)
Teresa's DV pictures(some great Sleepy Hollow and DV pictures)
Helen's NEV display (also has a nice little AV display in the same album)
Pat's NEV display (both the display and the pictures are of amazing quality)
Terry's CIC display (really gives you the feeling of being in the city at Christmas time)
Mercede's NEV display (while you're there check out her other's displays)
Dan's NEV dipslay (different Dan with another great NEV/CIC hydrid display. Really well done!)
Esme's DV pictures(another great DV display)
Greg's DV display (the pictures are done by a professional and look fantastic!)
Eileen's CIC display (A really nice layout and what looks to be a complete collection)
Debbie's NEV display and tips(lots of neat little ideas for displaying a village)
Frank's CIC pictures (want to know what to do with 4 Hollydale's?)
Here are a few places to pick up some great additions to your village:
On Line Stores include:
Quiet Horizons (great for retired pieces)