The Inn oozes hospitality and when I was here earlier this year, it inspired me to write this post on ways to make your overnight guests feel comfortable and welcome.

On this most recent visit we were charmed by the Innkeeper’s offer to build a fire for us each evening in the main sitting room. Relaxing by the hearth in overstuffed chairs, sipping coffee and playing Scrabble, we could not have been any more at home.

So as you welcome guests into your home this Fall and Winter, be sure remember the treat a bright, crackling fire can be. Follow these simple reminders on building a great fire.

Fireplace tools are a necessity for tending to a fire. Since they are always on display in one’s home, be sure to choose not only functional but stylish sets.

Rivet Hearth Tool Set from Restoration Hardware

Wood Holder from Pilgrim Home & Hearth

Fire tool set from ACHLA Designs

Accessories like these can make your next fire even more memorable:

Wrap dried herbs in newspaper to make fragrant firestarters

Pine Mountain Firecone Basket from Gumps

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