Have you ever seen a fingernail polish design that was so detailed, so intricate, that it could have been a sticker? What if I told you that you don't have to go to a salon to get those kinds of nails? There are people out there who put an incredible amount of effort into learning this creative hobby. My sister is one of these people. 

Like any girls, we loved playing with nail polish as kids. Then one day, our mom bought some nail polish pens. This allowed us to experiment with detailed designs like we never thought possible before. From that point on, my sister was hooked. Today, she has a bucket of nail polish colors and tools. But, you don't have to be intimidated by that. All you need to start creating this kind of nail art is some polishes and paints, dotting tools, patience, practice, and maybe a friend to do your non-dominant hand :)

Oh, and the step-by-step list of tips she shared with me below: 

The fanciest seasoning I ever use on my food is salt. I love salt. It makes everything better. I love salt on popcorn. I love salt on macaroni and cheese. No one ever puts enough salt on corn. Toss a little salt on green beans. Can’t hurt to put salt on chicken. Salt even makes gravy better. Did you know putting salt in chocolate milk makes it taste sweeter? 

But this isn’t about salt. 

This is about expanding your seasoning boundaries. And this is a little lesson I like to call amateur gourmet. If the only things you ever put on your food include salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and Ranch, then this is a great place for you to start expanding. Nothing makes plain food a smidge fancier than some grandma herbs and spices (you know, those ones in the pantry you've never touched). Like adding parsley flakes to your scrambled eggs, for example. Seasonings are a quick, easy way to dress up just about anything. 

The recipe below is a variation of bruschetta, a bread-based Italian appetizer. If you didn't notice, the name is fancy enough to make you sound like a professional foodie. There are lots of different ways you can prepare bruschetta, which also means it's a safe food to experiment with, if you're feeling creative. This is the version that I came up with: