"It has made my day hearing the news," said Cathy Godwin.
"When you set up your own business and you work out of home it is always a risk, but through hard work, a fantastic set of customers and their referrals things are going really well.
"Now to hear this, well that's just great."
The 48-year-old, of Milford, was speaking after being told she had been named the best florist in the region by you, the readers of the Derby Telegraph.
Through our website and Facebook page we asked you to vote for the business that you think provides the best flowers and service.
And Cathy, who runs Riverbank Floristry from her home in The Bridge, came out top.
Cathy beat off strong competition from a number of your nominations, including Scenta Flora, in Sadler Gate, Derby and Floral Creations at Cherry Tree Hill Post Office.
Votes cast also included Flowers by Joy, in Derby Market Place and Margaret's Florists, in Ripley.
Cathy said she used to own and run Anthurium, in Duffield, but sold the business three years ago to care for her parents.
Then, she started running her latest business venture out of her home.
Cathy said: "Everything I do is bespoke and I get individual flowers in for each order.
"I like to think that level of service is what stands me out and has led to this.
"I'm certainly really, really, pleased to have been named as the best by your readers."
Last week the area's florists became the latest weekly topic in our According to You series.
Each week we have been asking your to suggest to us your favourite businesses are and these have so far included cafes and chip shops.
On www.derbytelegraph.co.uk reader HeatherK said: "The most talented florist I've come across in years, is Catherine from Riverbank Florists in Milford Derby.
"The most amazing designs I've seen. Can't recommend her highly enough."
Another online reader, who calls themselves Optimum Business Supplies: "Always Riverbank Floristry in Milford.
"I always get the most elegant way to convey the massage I want with stunning flowers. the price is also a pleasant surprise."
And reader Phil Warner posted a message that read: "If you are looking for genuine, personal service, stunning bespoke creations with value for money, you simply can't go past the amazing Cathy @ Riverbank Floristry.
"For that important family occasion or just to spoil someone you love, checkout her website.
"You won't be disappointed."
Other readers also had their say on our site and Facebook page.
Supertonemoore said: "I wouldn't go anywhere else other than Scentaflora, great flowers, bouquets and service.
And another reader, called Markin, agreed, writing: "Scenta Flora on Sadler Gate takes some beating, the quality and variety of flowers is exceptional, and bouquets are displayed beautifully, and they stay fresh, mine lasted for two weeks."
On our Facebook page Ruth Leonard said: "Floral Creations at Cherry Tree Hill Post Office.
And so did Julie White, who wrote: "Floral Creations at Cherry Tree Post Office in Chaddesden.
"Always get me the most beautiful huge pink roses."
