7 chic must-haves for romantic mornings

What's more romantic than a candlelit dinner avec deux? Why, breakfast the morning after of course!  
Whether you're in a long-term relationship or have become up-close-and-personal with a new special someone, don't wait ‘til February 14 to upgrade your breakfast mis en scene. Boost your style quotient while earning relationship points with these chic and sexy mealtime must-haves that are especially suited for bedside brunching.

1 A real breakfast tray
Although a laptop tray can double in a pinch, a dedicated bed tray or breakfast tray with raised edges will do a better job of securely holding your plate, coffee mug and juice glass while you nosh in bed. Just buy one tray for the two of you to share: separate trays will take up too much space, and sharing a plate of croissants and fresh fruit is more romantic anyway. Breakfasttray.com has an assortment of high-quality, North American crafted trays.

2 Proper juice glasses (& champagne flutes)
Skip the supersize-me mindset and opt for traditional 4-to-6-oz juice glasses filled with OJ, whether fresh-squeezed or fresh-from-the-carton. They're more genteel, take up less space on the tray and channel a wholesome, health-conscious breakfast vibe (definitely less glutton-ish than filling up highball or Collins glasses!). For morning-after mimosas, use champagne flutes.

3 Porcelain tableware
There's nothing wrong with a good diner, but truck-stop style isn't what you want your romantic breakfast scene to emulate (time and place for everything, my friend). So always use fine porcelain tableware on your breakfast tray. Basic, classic white is the smart choice. No need to commit to a full service if you prefer inexpensive ceramic tableware for everyday dining. All you need is a couple of fine porcelain china plates, mugs, plus a creamer and sugar bowl just for brunches in bed.