The color scheme is near flawless, the map is simple and direct which plays nicely against the added complex elements. The only problem that I have is that these elements look like flat paper cut-outs with a drop shadow. I can see the look you were going for but I think you only got halfway there. I realize that the elements could best be done in some 3d modeling program and that not everyone can afford that, like myself. Overall, the image is more about the decorations and the map is an afterthought. I don't want to sound too harsh so there are some good points, like the color scheme and the idea of adding said decorations.