One of the many things I love about our rental apartment is that it’s got a working fireplace. We sparked it up last week for the first time, and we’ve lit three fires since. It’s messy, and requires stoking and caring for, but the warmth, scent and atmosphere of a roaring fire is worth the effort. I really like the carvings in this marble one, and this cast iron, art nouveau one is beautiful, too. And look at the Kolkhose –– truly stunning.