More Chocolate, Heels and Handbags

Yes, I would like to keep every bit of chocolate that I get just for myself, but consider sharing the wealth a little, because there are some very nice things you can do with chocolate. I for one would LOVE a huge gift basket jammed full of chocolate...forget the fruit and all the other amenities, just give me the chocolate. But there are times in everyone's life where gifts are a must and anytime you have an occasion and you don't know what to give, give chocolate. Who would ever turn it down?! And it doesn't have to be just a plain old box of chocolates (Forest), it can be special and meaningful, personalized for the receiver. Here are some gift ideas.

There are hundreds of companies that I have come across that have superb ideas for promotional gift giving, for special occasions and for every day gifts. There are simple gifts and extravagant gifts and some are over the top, so enjoy!

zChocolat.com

zChocolat.com has been rated Forbes’s favorite online chocolatier by Forbes Inc since March 2005. They deliver the World's premier chocolates worldwide by DHL. Their chocolates are hand-made by 4 award-winning French chocolatiers including Pascal Caffet, world champion. (Yes, this is a French Cholate company. Shipping is about $19.00 regardless of the amount you purchase.)
$895.99 USD

The gift:
Minis assure each guest has a lasting memory of your event or promotion (e.g. dinners, weddings, corporate promotions, kick-off events, trade shows, etc.). These adorable, elegant mahogany boxes house a perfect assortment of 5 scrumptious chocolates hand-made by four French master chocolatiers including Pascal Caffet, world champion.

The Box:
The wooden box is entirely made by hand and has become a treasured keepsake in its own right - prized almost as much as the morsels initially housed. Each signature wooden box is made of Sapelli (a member of the mahogany family) and is assembled with finger joint construction, a robust yet elegant assembly.

The Chocolates:
Each of the 250 delectable gourmet chocolates within this collection is a hand-made creation from our four award-winning chocolatiers. Savor an amazing variety of pralinés and Caramel truffles; discover sublimely flavored chocolates hinting of orange essence, ripe raspberries, wild blackberry, Bourbon vanilla, star anise, ginger-bread and even lavender-honey; all cloaked in rich dark chocolate or thickly dusted with pure pungent cocoa or encased in creamy milk chocolate.




Dan's Chocolates


Dan's Chocolates makes fresh chocolates using a combination of European and American ingredients. Their hand-made gourmet truffles feature fresh cream, fruits, and nuts for the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. Each petite truffle has a thin, delicate shell surrounding an interior of creamy chocolate or ganache. They offer premium quality chocolates in over 200 different gift boxes for every occasion, lifestyle or event from Happy Birthday to Gardening. This adds a personal touch to the gift giving experience. Another fresh idea is we donate a portion of every sale to one of our charitable partners, and have done so since our founding day.

They also have a service that sends flowers AND chocolates!




RICHART Chocolates

RICHART is dedicated to producing fine chocolates for chocolate lovers around the world. This devotion to creating fine chocolate and the art of the chocolatier is unmatched by other chocolate companies. RICHART gourmet French chocolate collections combine the finest chocolate and best ingredients the world has to offer in beautifully presented specialty gift chocolate boxes (ballotins). An unforgettable chocolate experience, RICHART’s luxurious French chocolates are as beautiful as they are delicious and please any palette. You get French chocolates right here in the USA!

MyWeddingFavors.com

One out of every 64 Americans will tie the knot this year, spending an average of $22,000.

As the #1 ranked wedding favor site on the Internet My Wedding Favors negotiates the lowest pricing with all of the manufacturers and vendors we carry. Our story has been profiled in national publications, including the Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur magazine. Affiliates in our network benefit by association from the great media coverage we receive.

Wedding Chocolate Puzzle Box






These Wedding Chocolate Puzzle Boxes are a favor that's always appreciated by any guest. Featuring exotically delectable Spanish chocolate molded into clever little puzzle shapes that depict four different bride and groom scenes, these favors are sure to please. Arriving in a sophisticated, 4" x 4" custom box tied with a sheer organza ribbon with each individual chocolate measuring 1 1/4" square.
(and they're only $3.00 each!)

I will be having more on chocolate weddings in another post.

Hotel Chocolat

Now this web site itself is VERY sexy, just check out the home page!

Hotel Chocolat began 14 years ago in the UK, when co-founders Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris embarked on a journey to reset the stakes of the chocolate market in terms of quality, variety and
inspiration. A mail-order catalog preceded their award-winning Web site and retail stores across the UK. The unbeatable combination of authentic premium ingredients with imagination and flair has translated into success in the UK and beyond.

Liquid Chocolat Gift Box from Hotel Chocolat

Made with 72% dark chocolate and brimming
with deeply authentic flavors of cocoa. For those
who like their drinking chocolate not too sweet
and packed with a full-on chocolaty taste.
$16.00