Sweet Sites for Valentine's Gifts

Stumped for romantic gift ideas? If jewelry isn't your bag, check out these online shops for more Valentine's Day options. To ensure that your gift arrives in time, place your order by Feb. 11.

godiva.com Chocolate snobs may sniff at this popular shop, but no one can beat its rich Valentine's selections — from the $30 Grande Desire Gift Box to the $135 Romantic Velvet Heart.

dancingdeer.com Who needs chocolate when you can munch on cakes and cookies with exotic flavors like molasses clove, sugarcane lime and deep, dark gingerbread from this Boston-based bakery?

marthastewart.com Her image may be sullied, but Martha's mail-order flowers are still lovely. And her extra-large bouquets give you more blossoms per buck than other sites. Say "I Love You" with Gerber daisies, lavender roses or Oriental lilies.

sephora.com Rev up the romance with perfume, bubble bath or scented soaps from this classy online boutique. The more than 200 brands sold here include Chanel, Escada, Fendi, even J. Lo.

greetings.yahoo.com Pressed for time or short on cash? You can always send an instant online valentine. While many sites, including bluemountain.com and americangreetings.com, have switched to paid subscription plans, Yahoo is still free — and fun.

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