Veranda Bloom provides unique home décor in Central Texas

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR

When Regina Knox’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism at a young age, she quickly realized that being near his school would be a top priority — especially since she lived in a rural area and it was around a 25 minute drive to the school. So, she and her mom, Marcia Cockrell, bought an old, crumbling building in downtown Rogers to open their business.

“It wasn’t much to look at back then, but we rolled up our sleeves, poured our hearts, and a lot of sweat into it, and transformed it into something special. That’s how Veranda Bloom was born,” Knox says. “In 2011, I purchased and remodeled the building next to the original building, and in 2014, I purchased and remodeled the final building in the strip, giving us about 10,000-square-feet of retail space.”

And from the moment you step inside Veranda Bloom, you’ll know this isn’t your average home décor store.

“We’re all about curating a collection that’s as unique as it is beautiful,” Knox says. “I bring in décor to suit every taste. Looking for Modern Farmhouse? Got it! Transitional? Yup! Traditional? Of course! Modern? You know it! Every piece you see has been handpicked with a sharp eye for quality, craftsmanship, and that special something that makes a house feel like home.”

Veranda Bloom offers personalized designing services and a friendly staff who are ready to help you find the perfect pieces to fulfill your vision for your home. Customers are welcome to come in and browse for that perfect piece, or bring in pictures or measurements for some serious designing at no extra charge.

Even if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, you can explain your general idea and Regina, Lisa, Joanne or Amanda will give you their full attention and play around with different items to help you make the best decision for what will fit your needs, vision and budget.

“Whether it’s a statement piece of furniture or the perfect little accent, we’ve got a thoughtfully chosen selection. I spend countless hours perusing numerous market vendors to curate items that will fit a wide variety of styles, tastes and budgets. We want everyone to come in with a vision, and be able to leave with items that will bring their vision to life,” Knox says.

Veranda Bloom staff member, Lisa, also creates gorgeous and unique floral arrangements, or you can browse the store’s extensive selection of beautiful stems to create your own arrangement. You can even bring in your own container, walk through and pick out some floral stems, and have an arrangement put together that fits into your home’s décor perfectly.

A local treasure in East Bell County, Veranda Bloom is more than a store. Knox and her staff have created a warm and welcoming place where folks are greeted with a smile and a friendly greeting as they express their surprise at the vast array of artistically-arranged décor items. Repeat customers often drop by just to chat or to enjoy a small outing in a lovely, peaceful setting.

“Ultimately, our goal is to keep creating a place where people feel welcome, inspired, and at home. We pride ourselves on being able to provide our customers with quality, generational pieces and hope to be around for many more years,” Knox says. “For the past 16 years, we’ve had the absolute joy of watching people walk through our doors as customers and leave as friends. It’s one of the best parts of what we do — seeing strangers become regulars, regulars become friends, and friends become family.”

Veranda Bloom
Address: 12 E. Mesquite Ave. in Rogers
Phone: 254-642-0153
Website: www.verandabloom.com
Social media: www.facebook.com/verandabloom