Statement Trees
Custom tree concepts tailored to your architecture, traditions, color story, and desired atmosphere.
Intentional holiday design
The season,
beautifully considered.
Bespoke residential and boutique commercial holiday styling, thoughtfully designed and professionally installed.
Portsmouth · Hampton Roads · Select destination projects
A more effortless holiday
Elevated spaces.
Unburdened celebrations.
Velvet & Bough brings the warmth and wonder of the season to life without the logistical burden. Every detail—from concept and sourcing to installation and finishing—is managed with a meticulous, hospitable touch.
Signature services
Designed around your space.
Engage us for a singular statement or a cohesive transformation. We style client-owned collections, source new décor, or thoughtfully combine both.
Interior Styling
Layered mantels, staircases, garlands, tabletops, vignettes, and coordinated rooms.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible entrance displays featuring wreaths, garlands, planters, and welcoming seasonal details.
Commercial Displays
Distinctive seasonal environments for boutiques, offices, hospitality spaces, and client-facing businesses.
Décor Sourcing
Procurement of greenery, ribbon, ornaments, florals, lighting, and finishing pieces for a cohesive design.
Seasonal Support
Scheduled maintenance when arranged, plus optional takedown carefully organized and prepared for your storage.
Roofline decorating and off-site storage are not provided. Takedown and maintenance are additional services.
The Velvet & Bough approach
White-glove care, from first idea to final flourish.
We pair tailored aesthetics with disciplined project management. The result is a polished holiday environment that feels personal, cohesive, and ready to welcome the people who matter most.
See how it works ↓Our process
Thoughtful at every step.
Pricing is developed after consultation and reflects the design scope, décor requirements, installation needs, and selected support services.
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Consultation
We learn about your space, priorities, traditions, existing décor, and vision.
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Design & Proposal
We shape a bespoke concept and define the project scope, sourcing, schedule, and investment.
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Installation
Our team brings the plan to life with care, precision, and respect for your property.
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Celebrate
Your finished space is ready for the season, with optional maintenance and organized takedown available.
Selected work
A study in holiday detail.
Classic, spirited, quiet, or grand—each design is developed to belong in its setting.
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Exceptional quality & craftsmanship. Beautifully designed and exactly as described—exceeding my expectations!
Residential Client
Meet the designer
Maria Carter
Owner & Designer
For Maria, decorating has always been about more than making something beautiful. It is about creating a feeling—the warmth of a beautifully decorated room, the excitement of seeing a Christmas tree come to life, and the memories made when family and friends gather.
Through Velvet & Bough, Maria combines creativity, thoughtful design, and her love of Christmas to create holiday spaces that feel elegant, welcoming, and uniquely yours.
Meet Maria ↗Request services
Let’s create something memorable.
Tell us about your space and holiday vision. Every project begins with a personalized consultation; proposals and pricing are prepared after we understand the scope.