Sorry I am slow getting going this a.m. I just could not think of a thing to talk about, and I blame this lack of creativity squarely on the shoulders of Game of Thrones, which threw me into such a tizzy with last night's episode that I am quite overcome! I remind myself it is just TV. But it is good TV, and good TV is as good as a good book at times!
On Saturday, I showed a picture of our little pea gravel patio, which sits off by itself in another garden area:
We have to go purchase another Adirondack (or Muskoka for my Ontario buddies!) chair for back there and we have decided we would like a little fire pit out there for cool summer nights.
What got me thinking about this was this fire pit, which I swore, half of my Facebook friends have posted in last two or three weeks:
I find this infinitely nicer than this fire pit. I mean I often feel like the world is going up in flames, I don't need to be reminded of that fact while I drink my wine by the fire:
So Barry and I are off to visit a few spots and hope to find a nice little one that won't catch the woods on fire. This is very important to you when you live in the woods. Trust me on that.
Do any of you have a fire pit? Do you have any advice as to their care and keeping? Would love some advice!
Have a happy Monday and stay safe out there!
On Saturday, I showed a picture of our little pea gravel patio, which sits off by itself in another garden area:
We have to go purchase another Adirondack (or Muskoka for my Ontario buddies!) chair for back there and we have decided we would like a little fire pit out there for cool summer nights.
What got me thinking about this was this fire pit, which I swore, half of my Facebook friends have posted in last two or three weeks:
I find this infinitely nicer than this fire pit. I mean I often feel like the world is going up in flames, I don't need to be reminded of that fact while I drink my wine by the fire:
So Barry and I are off to visit a few spots and hope to find a nice little one that won't catch the woods on fire. This is very important to you when you live in the woods. Trust me on that.
Do any of you have a fire pit? Do you have any advice as to their care and keeping? Would love some advice!
Have a happy Monday and stay safe out there!
That star covered fir pit is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWe do not have a fire pit, well we live in the city and it is not legal. If we ever have the cabin in the woods that we sometimes dream about I think a fire pit would be a nice addition, don't they help keep the bugs away too?
The Rascals like an outdoor fire but I suspect it's about the marshmallows!
I think I fall squarely into the rascals camp...
DeleteOur rascals love a fire pit too - with marshmallows galore. We have a brazier in our back yard, and our friends Down South have a fantastic fire pit that we use year round (apart from the month or two when there's a total fire ban).
DeleteLove your garden, Wendy! those chairs are very cool!
We have owned many fire pits (and even a chiminea). I have advice: buy a copper one. We'd have to throw the cheaper ones away every other year because they didn't hold up. Copper is more expensive but it is the way to go. There are probably instructions for caring for a copper pit, but ours is going strong without doing any maintenance.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say about the spark screen. We have a high end one and sparks go right through it. I think we used to have one that was more effective, though. I don't care for the big stars or the earth etc. I prefer a simple screen so you can see the fire. Watching the fire is very peaceful and it seems like all that stuff on the screen would get in the way. Our spark screen rolls up in half, kind of like a roll-top desk (one half has a handle and rolls up under the other half. That way you can easily poke around in the fire without removing the whole spark screen.
thanks Cate - great advice!
DeleteGreetings from Uganda! Civilization is most welcome. We have a fire pit from Frontgate (copper is a definite) that is really just a glorified dog water bowl. Must be careful with the rain water because it will attract mosquitoes. Fire screen is not necessary just have sand or other inflammable material around. I love an outdoor fire. Will start the long journey home soon. Look forward to "catching up".
ReplyDeleteOh - my first email from Uganda! I feel I should frame this!!! Hope you are having a blast! Okay - will start searching for the copper!
DeleteI have an outdoor stone fireplace, built by my resident stone man. Sometimes we go all primitive and cook over the flames. I would not light any outdoor fire if there is a high fire danger posted, because of the inevitable sparks. Go with copper, and keep a s'mores kit in the summer for visiting kids. I'll send you a snap.
ReplyDeletethanks Lane! Agreed - we are very paranoid about the fire danger levels, and as the daughter of a forester, who was responsible for coordinating the forest fire response, I gotta take that seriously! Copper, copper copper! I think I need to make Barry my resident stone man!
DeleteCOME ON BABY... WMM, have you seen Weber's wood burning fireplace? It isn't copper but heavy gauge steel, like one of their original kettle BBQs. You don't need to use the lid, but it useful when seated, or to smother fire quickly.
ReplyDeleteMight be too modern for you, but seem popular here, where a couple of fireplace stores sell them (along with optional screens.) Strikes me as kind of mid-point between cheaper ones and copper. If you want chiminea low-down, I'm good (popular at resorts) but otherwise no-nothing beyond campfire here.
Will have to do some pricing - will check that out for sure! thanks!
DeleteJust adding that in Aus a fire-pit is usually a self-made concoction - I've never seen such posh ones before!!!
ReplyDeleteOur friends have a square one with breeze blocks on the side and gravel at the bottom. Very rustic and cost almost nothing!!