Handsome Outdoor Table with Built-in Fire Pit

It's not too early to start thinking about an outdoor fire pit for your spring and summer entertaining (and if you're lucky enough to live in warm climate, you might even be doing some entertaining on the deck right now). 

Combination fire pit tables (tables with fire pits integrated into the center) are becoming more popular for their versatility.  You can sit around the table with friends and family while roasting your hot dogs and marshmallows or just enjoying the flames.  You don't have to go through the trouble of installing a pit in your deck or patio, which can be a costly proposition.

I like this cast aluminum round table from the Strathwood Shaw Collection because it comes with a lid, so you can double table space when you're not actually burning a fire.  Or you can cover it if you want to start dining while the embers are still burning (this prevents sparks from flying out and lighting party-goers on fire--always a plus).

The fire pit table is on sale at Amazon where the customer-submitted reviews are positive so far:

Strathwood Shaw Collection Cast Aluminum Round Table with Fire Pit