Is anybody else finding that they appreciate fireplaces more with Seasons?

Very much so. I didn't ever bother with them before unless they were part of a downloaded or maxis made lot.
It's very cozy and with the ice on the windows or hearing the wind outside it gives the feeling of warmth to me as a player. Fireplaces are very immersive to me now. Most of my sims don't even get a thermostat for their home. The firepits .. while not as comfortable (always get the more expensive one if you want less fires) also make sense to me now.