Costco’s New $24 Pumpkin Candle Is an Elevated Fall Find

There’s something about fall decorating that makes a home feel extra cozy. The rich colors, soft textures, and scents of the season are just so easy to love. And Costco has a pretty new find that brings all three together while doubling as a thoughtful gift for nearly every autumn occasion.

The Northern Lights Ceramic 9-Ounce Pumpkin Candle is currently $23.99 online at Costco (includes shipping) and comes in both white and orange. While the orange brings in those classic autumn colors, the white version is especially versatile for fall entertaining. Both finishes give you all the charm of a pumpkin without tying it to any one holiday, so it can come out now and stay put right through Thanksgiving.

And the fragrance sounds every bit as cozy as it looks. Northern Lights blends velvety pumpkin and slow-roasted squash with creamy maple butter, green cardamom, and pomander for a scent made for fall. Inside are two lead-free wicks and a soy-paraffin wax blend with an approximate 20-hour burn time.

At 5.5 inches long, 4.25 inches wide, and 4.5 inches high, the candles are also substantial enough to make an impression without taking over a table or display.

At about the same price as a bottle of wine, it makes an especially nice alternative when you’re headed somewhere this fall. Maybe you’ve been invited to a game-day party or Halloween soirée, or you’re already thinking ahead to what you’ll bring your Thanksgiving host. If they don’t drink, or you have no idea what kind of wine they like, this feels more thoughtful than guessing in the liquor aisle.

There’s no need to have a recipient in mind before picking one up, either. If an invitation arrives, you’re ready. And if you never find the right person to give it to, bringing it out for your own home is a pretty good Plan B.

For less than $25, it’s easy to pick up now and decide who gets it later. And if that person ultimately turns out to be you, even better.

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