Wallpaper - Greetings from Portland MA. - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Portland design reimagines the classic mid-century screenprint souvenir postcard as a large-scale graphic statement. Drawn from historic 1940s imagery by The Tichnor Brothers, the motif features bold lettering filled with detailed miniature scenes of coastal Maine, historic architecture, and seaside lighthouses. Set against an open sky-blue background with bright yellow greeting script, this retro Americana wall mural brings an upbeat, graphic personality to residential interiors. Like all Wallism wallpapers, each order is made-to-measure for your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper.

In the room

This design works best where its typography and horizontal postcard layout can be appreciated as a complete composition. In an entryway or mudroom, it creates an immediate, welcoming focal point that establishes a relaxed, nostalgic character right at the front door. We also love this mural in a vacation home, guest room, or casual living area where its vintage travel theme feels right at home.

Because the central lettering carries a rich amount of detail inside each letterform, we recommend giving this wallpaper a relatively open wall area. Placing it above lower furniture, like a bench in an entry or a low console table, keeps the illustrated scenes fully visible while letting the expansive sky-blue background frame the room nicely.

Styling it

The graphic, mid-century look of this wallpaper pairs naturally with unpretentious materials and classic American interior elements. Warm wood tones, such as pine, oak, or maple, complement the warm yellows and reds in the illustrated lettering, grounding the bright blue backdrop.

To keep the focus on the vintage typography and landmark vignettes, pair the wall with simple furniture silhouettes and understated accents. Painted furniture in navy, crisp off-white, or forest green echoes the travel-poster aesthetic without competing with the central artwork.

Color combinations

The artwork is built around an open sky-blue field accented by bright primary and secondary colors, including sun yellow, deep ocean navy, leafy green, and brick red within the lettering.

For adjacent walls and trim, softer off-whites or pale warm creams provide a clean, balanced contrast that lets the blue field pop. If you want to carry the coastal palette further into the room, consider deep navy or muted slate on adjoining woodwork, cabinetry, or upholstered pieces.

About our wallpaper

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

Every mural wallpaper is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle surface texture. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, giving you a dependable solution for transforming your home.