Wallpaper - Greetings from Cape May - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Cape May wallpaper draws inspiration from classic mid-century large-letter souvenir postcards, bringing vibrant coastal character straight to the wall. Created by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s screenprint tradition, the design centers on bold block lettering where each character frames iconic seaside vignettes, including lighthouses, sailboats, beach scenes, and sunlit shorelines. Saffron orange, vivid blue, and warm yellow tones create a graphic, cheerful presence that works exceptionally well as an accent wall in a holiday home, living area, or entryway. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the typography and framed coastal scenes form a single large-scale graphic composition, we recommend giving this mural wallpaper a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full lettering can be read without awkward furniture breaks. It brings a playful, nostalgic energy to a vacation home living room, a family lounge, or a wide hallway where guests can take in the individual scenes within each letter. In spaces with ample daylight, the rich saffron and bright sky blue tones appear crisp and lively, while softer evening lighting brings out the warmer printmaking tones across the surface.

Styling it

With a graphic, narrative design like this, we prefer letting the wallpaper act as the primary visual focus in the room. Simple painted furniture or warm, natural wood pieces keep the setting balanced without competing with the busy imagery inside the lettering. Clean-lined mid-century or relaxed coastal furnishings in neutral whites and warm neutrals help anchor the space and let the vintage postcard style stand out.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a bold palette built around saffron orange, sun yellow, and bright oceanic blue, balanced by crisp white lettering outlines and warm sandy tones. To complement the mural, we suggest pairing it with soft warm white or pale sand on adjacent painted walls to keep the room open and airy. For accent details in soft furnishings or painted woodwork, deep marine blue or muted terracotta picks up on the primary screenprint colors without overwhelming the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Produced on PVC-free material, our wallpaper features a subtle physical structure in the paper and is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. We offer options suited to different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or rent.