Unlike the real, growing things, faux or fake pumpkins last for years, if you pack carefully and store them with your other treasured holiday decorations. Faux pumpkins purchased at craft stores can be carved into jack-o'-lanterns, or you can buy beautiful ones in all shapes and sizes with unique and clever graphics. You can also mix the fake ones with assorted real pumpkins and nobody will be the wiser.

Take a look at our picks for the prettiest pumpkins of the season. Materials vary; some are made for covered outdoor areas or are more fragile and should be displayed away from rowdy trick-or-treaters.

•Polka Dot Pumpkin

Where to find it: Grandin Road

• Designer pumpkins include polka dots, black and white harlequin (diamond) pattern, or stripes
• Topped with a natural-looking, black-painted stem
• Made of durable polyresin
• Vibrant powder-coated finish
• Display outside or in

•Ivory LED Pumpkin

Where to find it: Pier 1

Details

Each handcrafted glass pumpkin is illuminated inside by battery-powered LED components, flickering at the touch of a switch.

• Small: 5" diameter x 4.75" H
• Medium: 6.75" diameter x 6.35" H
• Extra large: 9.75" diameter x 8" H
• Glass, battery components
• LEDs create a random blinking/flickering light
• Handcrafted, which results in a variation in color and shape
• Batteries not included

•Volcanic Ash Pumpkins

Where to find it: Crate and Barrel

Details

Filipino artisans combine volcanic ash, stone and sand from the eruptions of the still-active volcano Mount Pinatubo to create these beautiful, exquisite pumpkins that are exclusive to Crate and Barrel. Each pumpkin has a natural, weathered look and is made to support the growth of moss.

• Due to their handcrafted nature, pumpkins will vary slightly in size and appearance.
• For outdoor or indoor display
• Made of volcanic stone, ash and sand, along with resin
• For indoor or outdoor use
• Protect from inclement weather

•Grout and Mercury Pumpkin

Where to find it: Pottery Barn

Details

Exquisite vintage-looking mercury glass pumpkin allow light to filter through -- perfect for a display on a front porch.

• Small: 6.25" diameter, 6" high
• Large: 11.25" diameter, 9.5" high
• Made of blown glass and cement grout
• Care: wipe with a soft, dry cloth

•Red, Black and White Pumpkin

Where to find it: Grandin Road

Details

A sophisticated twist on the traditional orange gourd, these pumpkins will set the tone for your red, black and white-themed Halloween party or outdoor decor.

• Red Pumpkin: 10"H x 9-1/2" diameter
• White Pumpkin: 9-1/4"H x 8-1/2" diameter
• Black Pumpkin: 11"H x 9" diameter