I don’t smoke, but do I find myself in need of a light more often than one would imagine. Lighting candles on a birthday cake… votives the dining table… starting a fire in the fireplace or the fire pit outside….

Matchbooks are certainly helpful in those scenarios. In fact, we keep our ever-growing stash of matchbooks from restaurants we’ve patronized in decorative tin canisters. Matches, however, can be a pain — especially when there are a lot of candles to light! This is when a lighter can come in handy. (My husband prefers using our creme brulee blow torch when we need a light, but there is such a thing as too much “fire power”!)

I’ve recently stumbled across some beautiful lighters, which would not only be practical in the home of an entertainer, but would also flaunt a little style, as well.

Tsubota Pearl's Stick Lighter (Gloss Finish) from A+R Store

Lighter with engraved crocodile scales decor by Cartier

Elsa Peretti Bean Lighter from Tiffany & Co

S.T. Dupont Iconic Silver Diamond Head Lighter