When my husband and I had our first child we cherished the weekends when we each treated the other to one day of sleeping in. My husband would get up with our son on Saturday mornings and I took Sundays. It wasn't long after our younger child arrived that a new weekend tradition was born, breakfast in bed on your morning off. My husband was actually the one who started this tradition one Saturday morning by bringing me coffee and a bagel and turning on the television to "Interior Motives" with Christopher Lowell. (Does anyone else remember that show?) I was hooked.
Now that our children are older, we both enjoy sleeping in on the weekends. Whoever wakes first grabs the newspaper and makes the coffee.
With our anniversary coming up next month I'll plan to make him a special breakfast in bed. I might have to bring out the big guns and make my favorite, Lemon Souffle Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce.
In my opinion, the presentation of the breakfast is what makes the gesture memorable.
Image via Interior Concepts by Wanda ShortonNow is the time to dust off that wedding china and crystal that you've been saving for a special occasion.
Even a simple muffin from the neighborhood bakery would look mouth watering when placed on this china.
Image via Country LivingIf you have any flowers currently blooming in your yard, snip one to place in a bud vase on your breakfast in bed tray. I love this bud vase from Jonathan Adler available for $24.95 from Barnes & Noble.
Breakfast in bed calls for a great tray. I like the convenience of this reversible breakfast in bed tray from Stacks and Stacks ($39, free shipping) that can be used with or without legs.
Finally, don't forget the extra elements like additional pillows, a soft throw blanket and crisp sheets that make dining in bed special. Check retailers like TJ Maxx and Home Goods to find great deals on these items.I'd love to be served breakfast in bed here.
Try making breakfast in bed for yourself this weekend or serve it to the ones you love. It's a great way to start the day!
That is so sweet that you would both take turns having your morning off. I love that you are going to do breakfast in bed-that's a great gift!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of breakfast in bed and do take advantage of it in hotels but with an all-white duvet, I don't take chances when at home. My husband is known to spill things and isn't the most careful person. lol.
Those lemon souffle pancakes-WOW! I think I remember you posting those before, I really do need to make them. Going to grab the link now! :) Thank you!
~Karla
I love B&B and we used to do them for our anniversary, too. Breakfast in bed would be awesome, just once...Oh well, I will live through your experience!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition! Happy early Anniversary!
ReplyDeletei agree that presentation makes it even more special!
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have found some really gorgeous and inspiring pictures. I really like the attention to detail that elevates a simple gesture into a full-on pampering experience. How decadent!
ReplyDeleteThose Lemon Souffle Pancakes sound delish!
ReplyDeleteHappy 'early' anniversary!!! those pancakes sound yummy, your husband is very lucky. Great images!!!
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