Wallpaper - Greetings from Traverse City - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Traverse City wallpaper brings the vibrant graphic energy of a mid-century travel souvenir directly into your interior. Styled after a classic large-letter screenprint postcard by The Tichnor Brothers, the design spells out "Greetings from Traverse City, Michigan" in bold, oversized typography. Each individual letter is filled with an illustrated local vignette, including sunny beaches, verdant trees, period architecture, and a classic motorcar. Dynamic orange and yellow diagonal stripes sweep across a crisp blue sky background, creating a high-contrast, nostalgic piece of Americana. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the bold horizontal text layout and panoramic postcard composition, we find this design works best on an expansive, uninterrupted wall where the full phrase and individual illustrated letters can be clearly read. It makes a distinctive feature wall in a living room, particularly positioned behind a low-backed sofa or along a main focal wall where the visual narrative remains uncovered. The expressive 1940s travel aesthetic also makes our mural wallpapers an engaging choice for a vacation home, holiday cottage, or an informal social space. Because the artwork relies on detailed vignettes inside each letter, we recommend keeping larger tall bookcases or high-standing furniture away from the centre of the wall so the scenic scenes stay fully visible.

Styling it

To balance the energetic graphic print and saturated retro colours, we suggest surrounding this wallpaper with clean-lined mid-century modern or relaxed vintage furnishings. Low-profile credenzas and seating with slender legs keep the sightlines open, allowing the postcard artwork to anchor the room naturally.

Warm wood tones such as teak, warm oak, or honey pine pair especially well with the sunny yellow and orange diagonals, reinforcing the vintage Americana feel without introducing competing patterns. We recommend keeping surrounding upholstery and larger rugs relatively plain, opting for solid neutral tones or simple woven textures so the graphic typography remains the undisputed centrepiece of the space.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a saturated palette grounded by a bright sky blue backdrop and striking orange and warm yellow diagonal stripes. Within the letters, you will find natural greens, sandy beach tones, crisp architectural whites, and warm brick hues.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, a soft warm off-white or light sandy cream provides a calm, balanced frame that lets the artwork stand out. For a more cohesive, immersive interior, you could pull the warm ochre or a muted slate blue from the wallpaper and apply it to skirting boards, window frames, or adjacent painted surfaces.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your space naturally while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard wallpaper rolls.

Every wallpaper we make is completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering a practical decorating solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.