Say hola to an awesome XL Mexican Chiminea

Olas Clay Mexican Chiminea Extra Large (with fire)

A dramatic best-selling XL Mexican chiminea, the Olas flies out of the warehouse year after year. So let’s say ‘hola’ to this particularly popular XL Mexican chiminea. Why, exactly, do people love it so much? Some of our customers say it’s a colour thing. Grey is an ongoing trend, subtle and forgiving because it never […]

Favourite spot? Add a small chimenea!

Chimenia, Chiminea, Why the Different Spelling?

Unlike a barbecue, you don’t usually wheel a chimenea around. They’re heavy and chunky, and once put in a suitable place they tend to stay there. But wouldn’t it be lovely to have a source of heat in all the spots where you naturally slow down, sit, or lounge? The solution is a simple one. […]

3 BIG chimeneas to inspire your autumn

Asteria XL Chimalin AFC chimenea in glazed purple, including lid & stand

Why choose a chimenea? They’re versatile, good-looking, extremely efficient and great fun to use. If you’re looking for a particularly dramatic model to add instant ‘awesome’ to your garden lifestyle, here are three really big chimeneas to inspire you. Three big chimineas to enhance the outdoor fun A chim gives you outdoor heat, comfort, style […]

Cool BBQ covers to keep your barbie in good nick

Norfolk Grills Infinity 5 Burner Cover

Every BBQ deserves care and attention. That’s why so many of our models come with optional BBQ covers. Scroll to the end of this post to check and see if there’s one for your BBQ. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know. Why buy a BBQ cover? Large barbecues are built to stay […]

Why Mexican clay chimeneas are the best

Mexican chiminea

So you’re wondering which clay chimenea to choose. We have a great tip for you – make it a Mexican one. Here’s why Mexican clay chimeneas are by far the best buy. Why are Mexican clay chimeneas so good? A design perfected over centuries There are cheap alternatives, but they probably won’t perform as well. […]

How to protect a chiminea in winter

chiminea protection in winter

As the autumn gives way to winter, it’s time to think about keeping your chiminea in good nick. This is our guide to how to protect a chiminea in winter. Do this and your wonderful chiminea will stay looking good for longer – and it won’t crack in the frost. Protect a clay chiminea in […]

What happens when a clay chiminea gets older?

aging chimineas

Our friends down in Devon have been watching with interest as their large Mexican clay chiminea ages. It’s really interesting. Here are some photos, with captions to explain what you can see. They love the look. It’s natural and real, and helps the chiminea bend into the garden beautifully. “We could easily clean off the […]

Quick look – A clay chiminea with candles!

chiminea with candles

Isn’t this clay chiminea with candles gorgeous? We thought you’d like to see photos of an XL Mexican clay chiminea with tea lights in it. It just goes to show, chims are as decorative as they are practical. When there’s a heatwave and it’s too dry to light your chiminea without setting the neighbourhood on […]

Fire pit or firebowl? What’s the difference?

DAKOTA large firepit

It is a fire pit or firebowl? What’s the difference between them, and does it even matter? Let’s take a look. What’s this? Is it a firepit or a fire bowl? Traditionally, a fire pit is simply a ring around an open pit dug into the ground. Also traditionally, a firebowl was often smaller, sitting […]