A pumpkin that never goes soft earns its place early, glowing from within and swirling with glitter from the first cool evening of September until the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. The flat, front-facing shape fits a narrow mantel, a bookshelf or an entry console where a round pumpkin will not, and a curling sculpted stem with green leaves sits on top. Carry it to a harvest dinner to thank the host, leave it on a favorite teacher's desk in October, or keep it for your own Halloween and fall table. This orange pumpkin from RAZ Imports stays cheerful rather than spooky.

• Measures 6.5" L x 3.75" W x 9.5" H; orange plastic on a black base
• Requires 3 AA batteries
• 6-hour timer repeats every 18 hours
• Continuous swirling glitter; flip gently to loosen, and do not shake to avoid damage