Wallpaper - Greetings from The Ozarks - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from The Ozarks wallpaper brings classic mid-century postcard art into the home with bold graphic character. Originally produced by The Tichnor Brothers, the design features prominent lettering set against a vibrant scarlet red background. Each large letter is filled with pictorial vignettes of rural scenery, including lush forested hills, waterfalls, and river views. In the foreground, an illustrated figure plays guitar on a porch while chickens wander nearby, framed by sweeping waterways and bridges. Printed as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this design delivers rich retro Americana to a feature wall.

In the room

Because of the prominent typography and vivid pictorial scenes, we see this working best on an open, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, den, or dining room, placing the design behind a low sofa or credenza ensures the central lettering and detailed landscape illustrations remain fully visible. The strong visual presence makes it well suited to social spaces, creative studios, or home offices where a playful vintage focal point is desired. In a lake house, cabin, or rural retreat, the nostalgic travel theme creates an immediate sense of place.

Styling it

To balance the bold red backdrop and dense pictorial detail, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with relatively understated furnishings. Warm, mid-toned timber furniture complements the rural 1940s aesthetic without competing for attention. Opt for clean-lined seating in neutral upholstery, avoiding heavily patterned textiles nearby so the scenic letter art remains the focal element in the space. Vintage-inspired accents or simple utilitarian pieces work naturally alongside the classic screenprint style.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by a vibrant scarlet red field, contrasted by forest greens, earthy ochres, sky blues, and deep charcoal shadows within the illustrations. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and trim, we recommend pulling out the softer secondary shades. A muted moss green or warm off-white creates a balanced transition, while deeper forest green on woodwork can frame the wall mural cleanly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle surface structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.