It is that time of the year when the time we spend outdoors is drastically reduced and we collect everything and head indoors for shelter from cold. Despite it being early fall, there are many parts of the world when spending time on the deck as evening sets in becomes that much harder and we seek a cozy focal point to gather around. An outdoor fireplace is something that not all of us can afford ? both in terms of logistics and resources. This is precisely why we love the idea of the lovely and striking fire pit in the yard. A fire pit feels much more casual than a fireplace and is a lot more convenient as well.Tuscan flavor of this outdoor hangout is something you will instantly fall in love with [From: Santa Rita Landscaping]A fire pit can be placed pretty much anywhere ? in the garden, on the deck, patio or even right next to the pool area. It can also be moved around easily and with modern fire pits, you have the added advantage of saving space. Today we delve beyond the fire pit itself and take a look at the seating options around the fire pit ? from the casual to the sophisticated. Check out these cool fire pit seating ideas as you head into fall festivities ?Gather Around for Warm EveningsGo beyond the linear ad stoic seating options this fall and opt for ideas that offer more seating space while occupying limited square footage. This is most often accomplished with the semi-circle and circular seating formations. Built-in sitting areas around the fireplace can be u...