I purchased to black/gold pumpkin and it's the cutest yet functional pot ever!  If you don't want to cook in it, it can be used for other things as Staub suggests -- candy dish, punch/cider bowl, etc.  The 3.5 quart is a decent size for about 2-4 people if actually using it as a serving vessel. This same pot comes in a 5 quart if needing to cook larger quantities. I'm hoping to add the white pumpkin to my collection too!