Look on entertaining outdoors in a dramatic new light this summer with the Aristo range of outdoor torchieres. Traditionally used in Denmark to light pathways and entrances to the home, these beacons of light create the ultimate romantic atmosphere on your patio or deck - quite a change from the usual lacing of fairy lights winking around garden bushes and under eaves.

They come in either copper or brass oil vessels, and the torchieres are on hardwood or iron stakes which can be set into the lawn or into a granite base. Other designs feature integral iron bases, while two models come with hand-polished stainless steel oil lamps and black lacquered hardwood stakes.

Lurking nocturnal bugs will be kept at bay for hours on end as citronella is burned in the vessels rather than the standard lamp oil.

Prices range from £95.00 (€120.63) for a hardwood stake while an integral stainless steel model including base will set you back £225.00 (€285.69). A separate metallic base costs £38.00 (€48.25) and a solid granite one costs £47.00 (€59.68). From Gardens and Patios at Unit 7, Westend Retail Park, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin.