Simple Pleasures - Breakfast in Bed

If, like me, your breakfast usually consists of a super quick coffee and grabbing a banana as you head out the door for work then use this bank holiday to slow down and enjoy a breakfast in bed.

Long before this leisurely pastime became a very rare treat, breakfast in bed was the normal way to start the day, although it was very simple. The 17th century version involved possets of ale, tea and toast.

Clearly, the morning meal has changed and in today's hectic times 73 percent of Brits eat breakfast in under 10 minutes. A survey undertaken by Ikea in 2015 announced that 50 percent of Brits had never even had breakfast in bed! We can owe this to our busy lifestyles and possibly the annoyance of crumbs in the bed... however, making a ritual out of the occasion can help us to slow down and really appreciate breakfast time.

Give this vintage tradition a modern makeover and reap the benefits of a day started slowly this Monday.

The Essential Kit

1. A Standing Tray

The Breakfast in Bed Tray, £65 from The White Company, is just perfect with its fold away legs and lovely large surface, ensuring you can fit everything you need on top. The tray also has a deep lip to stop any of those pesky crumbs from escaping and can easily be wiped clean.

2. A Stylish Cafetiere

Prepare your own perfect blend of coffee from the comfort of your bed with this stylish cafetiere in a beautiful copper finish. The BODUM Copper Chambord Cafetiere, £30 from Habitat, uses the traditional coffee press system, developed in the 1950s, to deliver fuss-free, freshly brewed coffee. Plunge pot coffee looks, smells and more importantly, tastes fantastic, so this equipment isn't just for show, although its stunning design means it could quite easily be displayed.

3. Colourful Crockery

Serve your breakfast in bed on tableware in uplifting colours. The Old Havana stoneware range in Medium Orange, by Anthropologie, is reminiscent of early sunrises and will brighten up your morning instantly. £12 for a bowl.

4. A Pretty Little Egg Cup

These delicate little glass egg cups, £3.99 each from Zara Home, come in bright pops of colour to put a smile on your face. A perfectly boiled egg in one of these would have me beaming with joy.

Add a pic and mix selection of glass tumblers, available in 4 colours from Zara Home, for your morning juice and the colourful array is sure to lift spirits.

Have you ever taken the time to enjoy breakfast in bed? How else do you try to slow down in today's hectic World? Please share in the comments below.

K x