Thanks for all the positives. Politely to others- I do high end, natural looking silk florals, not cheap fake looking ones. "Not full service" -?. If asked to do weddings, funerals, etc, I will or find someone who can. No desire to be a retail florist -many wonderful ones already. No shop - I like being out & about. Home-based - I lost my job. I'm trying to be my own boss after several clients from a former job literally hunted me down & asked me for help. I lack "formal training." You either have talent, feel, desire, or not. You can be taught it, learn it, do it, but never "feel" it. No letters after my name; no desire for them, yet. Lots of work & worth all the effort. I congratulate those who do. I am comfortable in my own skin. I want more business; enough to keep my family happy & comfortable. I want to grow as a designer /person. I've met some terrific people lately, marigold; if being accepted connects me with even one more person like that, then it is worth it. Thanks