For this edition of Best of the Web: Be @ Home, we have an eclectic mix of blogs highlighting many artistic talents and food delights! Enjoy the sunshine and lovely April weather, for sure, but take a break with these sweet treats after the cut.

Cut and Dry is a daily life and opinion blog with a great variety of subjects along with photographs. About the author, ” I’m one of those people who love the why of things.” Get to know an economist passionate about writing and photography.

Poppy Balser lives on the coast of the Bay of Fundy where she finds constant inspiration in the natural environment that surrounds her.  Her original watercolor paintings are showcased on her blog Paintings by Poppy.  She especially features boats, the ocean, flowers and the Nova Scotia landscape and its people.

I Love Cloth Dolls and Cloth Crafts “is a little space in the world that I can call my own. It is about my journey into cloth dolls and cloth crafts. It has grown into something entirely different at times, as I have become a bit more bold at hosting various giveaways or challenges. I love to blog whenever I can, get my inspiration from many other bloggers and hope to inspire readers into action. I get great pleasure from finishing a project. Sewing is a great way to relieve stress and be creative at the same time. I hope you enjoy reading about My little corner of the world.”

The Israel Food Tours Blog provides interesting stories, recipes, restaurant reviews and in-depth insight into the Israeli culinary scene.

St. Louis Handmade is a directory of handmade artists living and creating in the greater St. Louis metro area.  The handmade goods and artists featured cover a wide variety of categories with something for everyone!

Unanimous Craft is a directory of resources for indie craft business owners. You can list your own business, blog and Facebook Fan page and have your customers review your business – In addition you can also find new places to sell your products wholesale, knitting shops in your area, craft shows, inspirational indie blogs, new websites where you can set up shop and much more. I’m organizing the crafty community. Help me!

Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based nutritionist Vincci Tsui shares recipes (some healthy, some not-so-much), restaurant reviews and beautiful photos on her blog, Ceci n’est pas un food blog.

Enjoy a sweet, simple and loveable life. Come join our milieu to be informed and to explore avenues of creativity, enjoyable activities and better living at www.sweetloveable.com