Wallpaper - Greetings from Delaware - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Delaware wallpaper brings the distinct visual energy of a mid-century souvenir postcard to the wall. Created in collaboration with historic archive designs from The Tichnor Brothers, the motif centres on bold, dimensional lettering filled with miniature scenic vignettes of Delaware landmarks. Across the typography, you find sunny beach scenes, coastal lighthouses, historic architecture including the State Capitol in Dover, and a lively horse racing track, framed by delicate peach blossoms. The palette combines clear sky blue with warm orange and bright yellow, creating a graphic, retro feel with screenprint-inspired depth. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

Because the composition relies on large-scale typography and detailed internal vignettes, we see this working best as an accent wall where the entire graphic has room to be appreciated. A living room or open family area with a wide, uninterrupted wall allows the postcard format to anchor the room naturally. It also feels right at home in a casual dining space, a hallway, a study, or a vacation home where a travel-inspired theme adds personality without feeling cluttered. Giving the mural generous breathing room around adjacent walls keeps the focus on the vintage illustration.

Styling it

We recommend keeping the surrounding interior relaxed and grounded to let the graphic character of the wallpaper stand out. Mid-century modern furniture shapes, such as low-profile credenzas or clean-lined seating, complement the 1940s aesthetic without turning the room into a museum set. When choosing wood tones, medium-toned woods such as warm teak or amber oak echo the warm orange tones of the print. Keeping larger upholstered pieces in solid, neutral fabrics allows the intricate details within each letter to remain the visual centrepiece of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a clear sky blue background alongside warm orange, sunny yellow, and subtle green accents in the scenery. For adjacent painted walls, a crisp off-white or light warm grey keeps the room feeling airy while allowing the blue base to pop. If you prefer deeper contrast, pulling a warm terracotta or soft ochre into accent pillows, curtains, or smaller furniture pieces ties directly into the postcard's vintage lettering and brings extra warmth into the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Making each mural individually helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, making it easy to bring a fresh look to your home.