If your lady love is anything like most women with a sweet tooth, she probably enjoys getting a sweet surprise from you once in awhile. Choosing chocolate as your gift of choice is a smart option as it is thought to promote optimal heart health, and its rich indulgent properties tend to stand out from the candy isle crowd. Next time you present her with a little gourmet chocolate as a token of your love, try one of these eight fabulous methods to make the gift a fun surprise:

Put it Under the Pillow

Right before going to bed, slip a little gourmet chocolate from a place like Abdallah Candies And Gifts under her pillow so she finds it when her hand slides underneath as she tries to get comfortable. She'll have a little to enjoy right before her slumber, and she can save a little to wake up to!

Display it Near a Bubble Bath

Relaxing in a bubble bath with a good book and some gourmet chocolate is a great way to end a long day. Why not draw the bath and set up these goodies so when the lady in your life gets home, she can simply slide into a stress-free zone and come out enjoying a more balanced mood.

Replace the Dish Soap with It

More than likely the dishes aren't your lady's favorite chore around the house, so make the experience more enjoyable when it is her turn to clean the dinner dishes by replacing the dish soap with a small plate of wrapped gourmet chocolate. Top off her experience by taking care of the dishes for her while she enjoys the chocolate during a lighthearted conversation together.

Fill Her Shoes Up with It

It's probably safe to say that your loved one won't expect finding chocolate in the toes of her favorite tennis shoes, which makes it the perfect hiding place when you want to surprise her with something sweet and gourmet. Just make sure to put the chocolate in plastic bags before putting it in the shoes.

Create a Fun Snack Vase

A vase is a gift that keeps on giving, because it provides your loved one with a place to put all the flowers you plan to bring her in the future. But instead of putting flowers in the vase the first time you present it to her, fill it up with some gourmet chocolate to give the gift more depth and excitement.

Put Together a Day Spa Package

Everyone enjoys the opportunity to relax and let their stress go while spending time in the comfort of their own home. Help make your lady love's time at home more appreciated by putting together a day spa package as a gift complete with gourmet chocolate, a personal massager, bath oils, and a gift certificate for a new book.

Put it in a Case with a Romantic DVD

Turn a boring night at home together into date night by renting a romantic DVD, making some popcorn, cracking open a bottle of wine, and getting a throw blanket out of the closet to share on the couch together. Don't forget to surprise her with some of her favorite gourmet chocolate to get lost in during the movie by putting it in the case with the DVD.

Make a Meal out of It

Believe it or not, you can make tasty food that focuses on the delightful flavor and texture of chocolate. Make dinner more interesting by surprising your loved one with a homemade meal featuring gourmet chocolate. Try your hand at pasta with dark chocolate marinara, or black bean chili with chocolate and coconut!

With the help of these tips and tricks, you should have no problem surprising the lady in your life all year long with her favorite gourmet chocolates.