Hi I'm Janet. I am a business owner, wife, mother, daughter & sister.
I’m from Harrogate, a grew up on a farm and now live in Skipton, North Yorkshire. My profession is/was a beauty therapist and I had my own business for 13 years which I sold when I had children. I worked in a school for 9 years and left in 2017 as I wanted to explore different avenues and in 2018 we launched “Skiptons House of Design” an online design business selling luxury cushions and we are looking to expand our range this year. I have two boys aged 20 and 17, a dog and a truly wonderful husband who I run my business with.
Tell us about your business/ministry...
We launched “Skipton’s House of Design” 18 months ago as we were looking to do something different that would allow us to work on our ‘why’. We have spent a lot of time getting clear about our big picture and where we want to be in 5, 10 years. Having an online business gives us the freedom to do that. It plays to our strengths but it has also been a very STEEP learning curve.
We have lots of things planned for the future, we have a big year goal and lots of exciting ideas to move us along. We are looking to expand our range and grow our email list.
A cushion by Skipton’s House of Design featured in Tattler Magazine’s March 2020 issue as part of their Room Revamp section
How has your faith influenced you and your journey?
It has shown me to look beyond just what is in front of me. It has also been an amazing anchor when I don’t understand or am at a crossroads. It has also shown me how to celebrate and how many wonderful things there are going on in the world at a local, national and international level.
Hit us with a few your favourite motivational quotes
"Start before you’re ready"
"Progress not perfection"
"Everything is figureoutable"
If you're reading this right now and need to be encouraged, I'd say:
Don’t feel like you have to do it alone, allow yourself to be vulnerable and support will come
Janet Booth
Dear Hope Sister,
Thanks for checking our monthly feature. Each month we’ll be introducing a Christian woman that is an example of love, grace and all things fabulous! Today we share with you, the gorgeous Janet Booth as our March Hope Dealer of the month.
We connected during a business course, and all I can say is every boss-babe, needs other boss-babes in her life! As Janet said, “Don’t feel like you have to do it alone, allow yourself to be vulnerable and support will come.” We need each other!
She’s a beautiful example of family, business and faith! (And I love that she works with her hubby, just like me!)
I hope you are blessed by the little snapshot of her life.
Please tune in next month when we’ll meet another Christian mover and shaker.
With Heart & Hope,
Shovorne
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It’s always fun to learn about others and what motivates them. Thank you for sharing Janet’s story today! How exciting that she is able to do something that she loves <3
Great post! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful, encouraging words. Thank you!
I love the quotes and your drive to do new things! It’s an inspiration! I feel like we hold ourselves back so much because we “aren’t ready yet” or “it isn’t perfect timing”. With those ideas, we will never make it! The day I decided to start my blog it was a right this moment decision – if I had thought about it for a few days I probably would have never taken the leap!
I LOVE the quote “Start before you’re ready. ” Wow—that got me motivated!
Thank you for the encouragement! Never know who needs to hear it!