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DIY: Make Your Own Eco Outdoor Fire

CasaSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:51 -0700

As the nights get chillier, many of us crave the warmth of an outdoor fire, but might be concerned about the pollutants that a roaring wood fire produces. Leave it to green designer Michelle Kaufmann to create a solution to this problem. She's come up with a great, inexpensive, and very modern-looking way to create an outdoor fire on your patio, deck, or in your yard.

Here's What You'll Need

A few cans of Eco Fuel
A big metal or ceramic planter box
River rocks

To find out how to do it, read more.

Check out the video to learn how to make your eco outdoor fire.

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Crave Worthy: Beach Burner Recycled Steel Fire Pit

CasaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:37:32 -0700

Elegant fire pits are essential for outdoor entertaining at the end of summer, so I simply had to share this Beach Burner Recycled Steel Fire Pit ($449) from Etsy seller John T. Unger.

Each of Unger's one-of-a-kind bowls is made from 100 percent recycled materials, and the 24-inch basins are both sturdy and portable, so you could take yours to the beach or just move it around the backyard. And, as the Etsy page notes, the flame cut-outs would make great rests for marshmallow sticks.

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Good, Better, Best: Elegant Fire Pits

CasaSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:25:11 -0700

It's already August, but that doesn't mean you have to stop entertaining in the backyard. All you need to transition from hot Summer days to cooling-off nights is a good outdoor fire pit. These have become incredibly popular in recent years, but some of them are a bit too tacky and down-home looking for my taste. Here, I've rounded up three sleek and elegant fire pits to fit any budget.

Good: The Frontgate 40" Copper Fire Pit ($299) keeps things simple and traditional, with a broad shallow bowl for firewood and a wrought-iron stand.

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Better: A bit more modern is the Blomus Stainless Steel Fire Basket ($638), which is about half the size of Frontgate's but twice as sassy.

Best: Finally, this Conmoto Outdoor Fire Pit ($1,000) is a design and outdoor-dining junkie's dream, with a 27-inch bowl perched atop geometric legs.

Good, Better, Best: Handcrafted Pillows For Ring Bearers

CasaSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:15:21 -0700

If you're including a ring bearer in your wedding, you're probably looking for a beautiful, classic pillow for him to transport the rings upon. While you can always find a satin-and-lace pillow at a bridal shop, why not make your pillow a little more unique? I've rounded up some hand-crafted pillows and one even more unique choice for your ring bearer in this Good, Better, Best.

Good: This Handmade Silk Pillow ($36) can be customized with the couple's initials. It's a perfect, understated pillow for a classic couple. You can also specify the ribbon color and embroidery stitch, or even send in your favorite ribbon or flowers to use on the pillow.

For two more choices, read more.

Better: I love the look of this Purple and White Dupioni Silk Hydrangea Bow Ring Bearer Pillow ($39). The pillow is topped with a silk sash and bow, and finished with a high-quality silk hydrangea. This pillow measures in at eight inches square and features thin satin ribbons to attach the rings and a ribbon on the back to help the ring bearer carry the pillow safely. It has also been hand tufted with a mother-of-pearl button. It would be perfect for a bride who'd like to put a little punch of drama into her ceremony.

Best Even though this Tiny Text Ring Bowl ($21) is the least expensive choice, I believe it is the most elegant, unique, and charming of the bunch. You can keep the quote that's on the bowl, or customize it with a quote from your ceremony, or with your names and wedding date. After the ceremony, you can use the bowl to hold jewelry, or you can hang it by a cord on your wall, or place it in a shadow box or in a display with your wedding photos. Each bowl is handcrafted of fine pure white clay, and fired in a kiln, and each has a protective matte finish applied to the surface and are designed for decorative use.

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