Breakfast in Bed Guide

A wonderful way to show your affection and love  is to present your loved one with breakfast in bed .  Having breakfast in the bedroom  combines thought, care, and comfort, whether it be for a special occasion  or as an out of the blue surprise.  Let's face it: everyone loves some early morning pampering , whether it be men, women, or even children.

Serving breakfast  in bed  requires an amount of preparation and creativity.  From the small details of bed linens , to providing a special breakfast menu , all aspects will need to be in place.  Allow your personal flair to shine through in your preparations , and you will have earned affection in return.

Cosy Bedding Essentials

Blankets  and Sheets  For extra pampering, go for satin sheets ,bamboo sheets , or sheets with a high thread count .	Bedside Table  A night stand  is always nice for holding flowers  or special cards .	Pillows  Look into feather pillows ,throw pillows , and speciality pillows  for ultimate comfort.	Serving Tray  A breakfast tray  is the ultimate essential for handling a breakfast in bed.

A Nice Touch

Fresh Flowers  Set up a bouquet  of fresh flowers to brighten the room.	Vase  Make it special by adding a vase  for your flowers.	Morning Paper  Have the morning news  fresh at hand.	Note  Write out a thoughtful note or card  to really emphasize your love.

Delicious Drinks

Coffee  Have fresh coffee ready with a coffee grinder ,coffee maker , and French Press .	Tea  Soothing tea  is a great way to relax. Try a nice tea pot ,tea cups , and tea infuser .	Blender  Get out your blender  or smoothie maker  for those fresh fruit  drinks.	Champagne  Nothing completes breakfast in bed like a Mimosa . Have champagne  and champagne flutes  on hand.

Breakfast Cookware

Waffle Maker  Serve up fluffy waffles  with syrup  or seasonal fruits .	Omelette Pan  You will need the right sized pan  for the creation of your own speciality omelettes.	Egg Poacher  Serve evenly shaped, crisp poached eggs  with hollandaise sauce .	Griddle  Use the griddle for perfect hotcakes ,bacon , or French Toast .

Ideas and Tips

• Wake up earlier and have your ingredients ready in the refrigerator . You don't want to disturb your sleeping  sweetie while you scramble around the kitchen .

• Think about moving the toaster  or microwave  into the bedroom and preparing the breakfast in front of your loved one instead.

• Put extra thought into your preparations, as this should be special and memorable. Slip a sweet note  or poem  under a plate . Serve your foods in shapes  by using cookie cutters  or scissors  for design.

• Have a movie  morning to keep the relaxation .

• On a budget ? Use breakfast in bed as your special gift  to your special someone.

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