The Best Part of Waking Up

Plan breakfast the night before your guests's overnight stay. If possible, inquire as to each guest's personal favorite breakfast -- fruit and croissant? pancakes? bacon and eggs? -- and plan accordingly. If you want to make fresh pastry, prepare the batter and let it rest overnight. If you choose to buy baked goods such as croissants, get to the bakery early before your guests awake (if this is impractical, most pastries can be gently re-heated in the morning). Nothing says a warm "good morning" like the smell of freshly ground coffee and a classic breakfast wafting into your guests's room as they awaken.