The designer, Lori Rodriquez, is a native of South Texas. The surrounding landscape and decor has influenced all her designs. She specializes also in Southwest Furniture design and her pieces can be seen at Bella Patina in the West Bottoms, Kansas City, Mo. She has 15 years experience in the floral design field and has been involved with countless weddings and all other floral design areas. Always with a special interest in unique and natural designs. She lives in a rural suburb of Kansas City and utilizes many of the natural flora found in her surrounding area.