Wallpaper - Greetings from Monrovia - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Monrovia wallpaper captures the graphic warmth of a mid-century travel postcard, illustrated with an adventurous map of Southern California. The composition brings together Monrovia and surrounding destinations from Hollywood and Pasadena to the Pacific coast, layered with charming retro motifs, desert cacti, mountain peaks, and activity markers in rich saffron and earthy orange tones. Printed by The Tichnor Brothers in a distinct screenprint style, the design has an open, illustrative character filled with visual stories and nostalgic details. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the map is packed with small pictorial details, travel routes, and vintage lettering, we love using this design on an accent wall where it can be appreciated up close. In a living room or a dedicated study, positioning the wallpaper behind a low sofa or a writing desk keeps the rich visual storytelling unobstructed.

The warm saffron and earthy palette brings an inviting energy to a room without feeling overwhelming. In a holiday home or a relaxed living space with generous daylight, the contrasting desert and coastal details stand out beautifully across a wider, uninterrupted wall.

Styling it

The distinct 1950s screenprint aesthetic naturally pairs with mid-century modern furniture and vintage-inspired interiors. We would balance the energetic illustrative detail of the map with clean-lined furniture pieces in warm woods, such as teak or walnut, which mirror the earthy undertones of the print.

To keep the focus on the graphic artwork, we recommend keeping surrounding fabrics relatively simple. Plain woven upholstery or natural cotton cushions in soft neutral tones prevent competing patterns from crowding the space, while a few matte ceramic accents can echo the warm terracotta and ochre shades within the design.

Colour combinations

The dominant palette in our wallpaper features vibrant saffron orange and warm, earthy terracotta tones, balanced by subtle landscape accents.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, soft sand, and gentle canvas tones work exceptionally well to give the vibrant orange space to breathe. If you prefer a moodier or more defined look, pulling out deep olive or muted forest green for painted shelving, window trims, or accent furniture creates a handsome, grounded contrast against the sunny warmth of the map.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce all our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls in fixed sizes.

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We have designed our mural wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to refresh their space.