Make The Perfect Breakfast In Bed With Camille Styles

We can all agree that there's nothing not great about breakfast in bed, especially for a lazy, loving Valentine's morning. Talented entertaining and lifestyle blogger, bonafide morning person and our February Guest Editor, Camille Styles, is showing us how to make it happen.

The difference between 'toast and coffee in pajamas' and the ultimate breakfast in bed has to do with a little styling, strategy and a few easy, dream recipes. Get even more inspiration by linking up with us on Pinterest and checking out all the entries from our 'Breakfast in Bed' Pinterest contest with Camille - there's still one more day to enter to win! Here's Camille...

While others might be busy trying to snag a dinner reservation at the latest hotspot on February 14th, I’ve turned my attention to Valentine’s much more laid-back meal of the day: breakfast! Served in bed, of course. If you play your cards right, the morning hours might turn into a romantic V-Day rendezvous, and there’s no better way to start the day than whipping up a delicious breakfast for your significant other. Here’s how to make it special without having to get up at the crack of dawn.

Food is love: Valentine’s Day breakfast should taste indulgent, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be full of healthy ingredients that’ll get the day off to a wholesome start. A few ideas that would be perfect:

Spicy Avocado Toast. It may be everywhere, but really, who wouldn’t love waking up to a perfect piece of avo toast? I love upgrading mine with a fried egg on top and a kick of chili flakes to spice things up.

Baked Eggs with Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs + Feta. This is one of those perfect recipes that looks way fancier than it actually is – no one will ever guess that you hit the snooze button, then whipped it up in 15 minutes. Get the recipe here!

Jam-filled Gluten-Free Muffins. These muffins are so perfect for V-Day thanks to their festive red centers; plus you can feel good knowing you gave your lovah the gift of a healthy breakfast (that’s also gluten-free and vegan!). See recipe below!

Bring on the beverages: Anyone else love drinking lots of beverages in the morning? I always start with coffee as an initial wake-up call, followed by something more refreshing. Make this occasion feel extra special by whipping up a Golden-Eye Iced Coffee with antioxidant-rich turmeric and creamy coconut chocolate sauce (recipe below!), then follow up with a breakfast smoothie for a flavorful shot of nutrients.

The Cherry on Top: When it comes to breakfast, I’m all about the easy little touches that make it feel special, but take almost zero time to execute. Here are a few ways to make your breakfast in bed unforgettable:

+ Linens: Dress up a simple tray by lining it with a pretty cloth napkin or tablecloth.
+ Flowers: Fill a bud vase with a couple blooms, ‘cause there’s nothing that says “romance” quite like flowers.
+ Candles: Add a great-smelling candle. Did you know that jasmine, lavender and ylang ylang have been shown to have aphrodisiac properties?
+ Music: Tune in your Spotify or Pandora station to something romantic like Adele, Chet Baker or (yep) some classic Marvin Gaye.
+ Berries: Place a bowl of fresh berries on the side for a colorful (and vitamin-packed) touch – a sprig of mint elevates it to fancy-hotel status.[olists num=1][olists num=2]

What does your ideal breakfast in bed look like?
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