Six Special Chocolates for Valentines Day

Do you want to really wow your boyfriend or girlfriend this year with your gift of chocolates? Then don't settle for the commonplace stuff you can get down at the local mall or convenience store. While the red heart box may look good there is nothing special or romantic about the chocolates inside. This year splurge on one of these ??? amazing boutique chocolate gifts. Once you see and taste the difference you'll wonder why you didn't think of this before.

1. La Maison du Chocolate - Started in 1977 by Robert Linxe in Paris, French chocolates can't help but say love. This chocolatier has shops from New York to Tokyo and ships just about anywhere. This year they are featuring "The Book of Love" with chocolate expressions ranging from Tender Love to to Quivering. Ooooo...we can't wait!

2. Vosges Haut Chocolate - Valentine's Day gifts from the heart-shaped, to the sexy, to the hot and spicy, to the romantic. Amazing chocolate creations, try one of their Flaming Heart's or an Aphrodisiac Mini Bar Box complete with love spells.

3. The Chocolate Garden - Amazing chocolates from the "heartland". This chocolatier specializes in truffles and what truffles! Featured on the Food Network multiple times as well as Elle magazine these truffles are all handmade. Once you've tasted these truffles you'll be completely spoiled, they are rich decadent and delicious.

4. Moonstruck Chocolate - Let your lovers taste buds be struck with the tantalizing tastes of Moonstruck chocolates. They have sea salt chocolates that combine sea salt with chocolate caramels as well as hand decorated truffles that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Or choose something classic like their Decadent Dark Chocolate Valentines Collection. No matter which chocolate you choose she's sure to be "struck" with your love.

5. L'Artisan du Chocolat - This southern California chocolatier bills itself as the art of chocolate. They create edible art and you'll never find something so beautiful that is so tasty as well. Their selection of truffles are to die for, and their chocolates come flavored with everything from Banana milk to chili's.

6. Designer Chocolates - They deliver fine Swiss milk chocolates embossed with a variety of sweet designs, or make your own. These are both hip and tasty. Located in Singapore, but can ship worldwide.

So do something special this year for your sweetheart. It's only once a year and with the special chocolates here you're sure to make a lasting impression for the rest of the year. Cards and flowers are ok, but for someone as special as the one you love you need to find a gift that's just as special. Something that was created not only for lovers, but with love. I've got my La Maison truffles just chilling in the refrigerator now waiting for the 14th to make my sweetie melt.