Travel Tips Cool Gadgets Shoppers Say This Tabletop Fireplace Is the Key to an Effortlessly Elevated Space for the Holidays And it’s so easy to use. By Hillary Maglin Hillary Maglin Instagram Twitter Hillary Maglin is an associate editor and writer who's been covering travel products since 2018. Before that, she spent three years as a news, entertainment, and lifestyle writer. She has been published in Travel + Leisure, People, InStyle, and more.Hillary covers travel, luggage, comfortable shoes, stylish travel apparel, beauty, and lifestyle products. She has written hundreds of product roundups for Travel + Leisure, People, Instyle, Real Simple, and Rachael Ray In Season. Prior to joining T+L, she was a freelance writer covering current events, pop culture, fashion, and celebrities.Experience: Hillary Maglin joined Dotdash Meredith in 2018. She started her career as an editorial intern for Rachael Ray In Season before becoming an assistant editor and then associate editor, covering products and shopping for Travel + Leisure, People, InStyle, and more. While at Travel + Leisure, she also worked on the brand's Webby Award-nominated social media team.Before finding her niche in product writing, Hillary spent some time on the news and entertainment side of journalism, reporting live on television and covering events like the Tribeca Film Festival, New York Fashion Week, award shows, music festivals, movie premieres, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on November 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon When the colder monthsarrive, is there anything better than cozying up next to a warm fireplace? The crackle of the flames, the radiating warmth, the dreamy orange glow — the thought alone has us longing for a snowy winter day. But let's face it: In the year 2021, fireplaces aren't as mainstream as they once were. Many townhomes and apartment units are built without them, and even fireplaces built into houses are now often reduced to decorations. If your home isn't equipped with a fireplace — or even if it is — a handy tabletop fireplace is the perfect stylish-yet-functional piece to elevate your space this holiday season. That's why this versatile Colsen option, available for $75 on Amazon, is at the top of our wish lists. Related: The 8 Best Portable Fire Pits, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews Standing at just 3.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide, Colsen's modern, concrete tabletop fireplace packs a powerful punch. It's compact enough to fit in virtually any home, yet its large flame gives off plenty of heat and light. And because the fireplace uses isopropyl alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) as fuel, it's completely mess-free and easy to light and extinguish. Talk about a no-hassle setup. It's no wonder hundreds of Amazon shoppers left the portable fire pit a perfect five-star rating, raving that it's "cozy and romantic" and makes a "one-of-a-kind gift." One called it "incredible" and wrote, "I had this portable fire pit going and the family loved it. It is so convenient when it's raining outside or the weather doesn't permit you to start a fire in an outside pit. The alcohol burns for about an hour which is [the] perfect time to roast some marshmallows with the family. " While it's a great addition to a living or dining room table, the fireplace can be used outside, too — especially if your outdoor space isn't quite spacious enough for a standard fire pit. Chilly, windy nights are no match for its durable flame, and some people noted that they actually prefer it for outdoor use." Took my portable fire pit on vacation this past week and it was a hit!" another reviewer said. "Made s'mores and it lit up our patio perfectly. It's clean, and best of all it's smokeless. It will certainly be traveling with us everywhere we go!" Courtesy of Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $75 (originally $85) If you want to create a cozy, inviting ambience this holiday season, nothing will deliver like a tabletop fireplace. And with Colsen's tiny powerhouse serving as your home's statement piece, you're sure to score some compliments from guests. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit