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This is a review of the "Flame" box which is still available for purchase.
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About Bespoke Post
The Subscription Box: Bespoke Post
The Cost: $45 a month for members, $55 if purchased without a membership.
The Products: Monthly lifestyle items curated around a theme.
Ships to: The lower 48 U.S. states for $3.95, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $10. All orders over $75 qualify for free shipping.
Bespoke Post "Flame" Review
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I have seen the Flame option on Bespoke Post before and it has always intrigued me. It seemed like such a cool novelty-type item, but I wasn't really sure what its purpose would be. Now that I have one, I have a few ideas!
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15 Match Sticks by Ash & Fir
I'm going to start with these because they are what they are. A cute set of 15 long matches in a nice cardboard tube with a match strike on the bottom from Ash & Fir which is their in-house brand. These are handy, but I didn't end up using them since the recommended lighting method for our "fireplace" was a long-handled lighter. Still a nice inclusion, though!
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Agh! The packaging was a bit overwhelming! The box had little notes and warnings all over it and there was a full little fold-out sheet of all the warnings. Unboxing this fireplace was definitely an experience, and kind of an intimidating one! I do really appreciate their attention to safety though and how specific the instructions were.
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Personal Cement Fireplace by FLIKR (I couldn't find this exact version, but the FLIKR2 retails for $95.00!)
Now, how pretty is that little fireplace? It is covered in some dust, which will patina over time, but overall, this heavy, round cement fireplace is very clean looking. It comes with an MDF trivet that it fits perfectly on which will help with heat transfer and the trivet itself has felt on the bottom so it won't scratch the surfaces that it's placed on. It measures about 4-inches high and has a diameter of just under 5-inches. In the center of the fireplace is a deep hole where you can put 70% isopropyl alcohol, which burns cleanly and is safe to cook over.
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I followed the instructions and filled it up with alcohol (to 1 inch from the top) and used my long-handled lighter to set it on fire. You can see the flames actually got pretty high! I was impressed with the heat it put off, too. It has about a 45-minute burn-time, so it's a good option when you just want a quick fire!
It did work very well for roasting a marshmallow! Although it was a little tough to find the sweet spot since the diameter is a bit smaller than a campfire and the height of the flames was a bit inconsistent at first.
Here it is in action. So what is this little fireplace good for? I can see us using this to safely roast marshmallows inside and maybe even outside if we don't have the means to build a larger fire. It also can provide a nice ambiance for a romantic dinner, which again could be either indoors or outdoors. Since it puts off just a bit of heat and has a relatively short burn time, it was nice for a quick fire indoors that we could enjoy without the hassle of grabbing firewood, stoking the fire, etc. I'm sure we will discover some more uses, but that's what I see us using it for in our home!
Verdict: Bespoke Post is such a fun, unique subscription. I love getting to choose each month and they have such quality items. This indoor fireplace is beautiful and well-made and I know we will enjoy using it! While I appreciated the matches they sent, it would have been so fun to include some specialty marshmallows! While I wasn't able to find the retail value of this exact version, I feel like the $48.95 ($45 + $3.95 shipping) cost of this box is worth it. This would make a great gift for someone who enjoys the ambiance of fires, but doesn't have a fireplace. Just don't forget the marshmallows!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! The Flame box featuring the miniature indoor fireplace is still available.
Value Breakdown: This box costs $45 + $3.95 shipping, but retails for $150, which is over $100 in savings!
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