Those wooden clogs seemed just right in Sweden and, bless your heart, you thought you could pull off that festive serape when you left the beaches of Mexico.

Try as you might, your purchases abroad are about as smart as those rum shots on your last night in the Caymans. Stay state-side and pick up some treasures around town inspired by stylish shopkeepers’ travels.

This sweet $4 poster from Thompson + Hanson nursery brings a quaint Provencal garden indoors. Also on hand are pretty pink vintage-inspired Paris street maps and vibrant aviary scenes.

A stack of chunky cheese boards from Indulge Maison invite friends to gather around the international language of rind and wine.

These delicate antique terra cotta vases, $8 each at the magical Found home goods boutique, are lovely on a windowsill or as a gift.

Yep, time to give your frequent buyer miles a rest.

Mention Houston Tidbits and get 20% off candles and books at Found this month.