Tiki Torches for decoration and entertainment | Tiki Torch Parties in Autumn with Fire Pits

Labor Day is behind us here in the US and, for most, that's the first official clue that those lazy summer days are on their way out. Kids are on their way back to school, leaves will soon be turning and it won't be long before we're in sweaters. It's time to put away the tiki torches until next season.

But wait! Not so fast! Just because Mother Nature is ready to give up on the balmy beach feel is no reason for you to throw in the towel too. With just one small addition, those tropical illusions you've been enjoying can stretch a month or two longer. It's time to add a fire pit to the festivities.

A fire pit, you say? Gee, wouldn't that require some major renovations to my patio? Not at all. Fire pits or outdoor fireplaces don't have to be brick, stone and mortar affairs, though those built-in versions are certainly wonderful. If you'd rather have something less permanent (and less labor intensive) occupying space on your patio, temporary versions are the way to go.

Much like tiki torches with options from classic bamboo to elegant cosmopolitan designs, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces can be purchased with any theme or garden design in mind. High end versions such as the model pictured to the left can even serve a dual purpose, providing comfortable warmth in cold weather and/or serving as a table complete with a lazy Susan for entertaining during warmer weather when the fire pit isn't needed. Keep in mind that the granite Fire Stone model definitely qualifies as high end and is priced accordingly.

Also like tiki torches, you have options in fuel sources. Some fire pits are designed to accommodate wood or coal but for those for whom that would be an inconvenience, propane and natural gas versions are available. Consider, for example, the Napoleon Patioflame pictured to the left. This model creates the illusion of a natural rock fire pit with burning wood but it's all smoke and mirrors, folks. This model burns gas!

Prices on fire pits can run from disturbingly high to pleasantly affordable depending on design and fuel source. In all likelihood, there's a model out there in your price range. Combine one of these pits, a few tiki torches, outdoor lounge chairs, some blankets and some good company and you'll extend your events and still be creating lasting memories long after your neighbors have locked themselves away in hibernation.

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