Meet Kristen Ridout

We are thrilled to introduce you all to Kristen. We first met Kristen for some coffee at Honeylu’s and were immediately drawn to her inquisitive questions, and sweet personality. You could also get a sense that she was doing what she was meant to do, helping others get organized!

We are in awe of her natural abilities to simplify and could not recommend her services more. We can’t wait to share one of our own personal transformations she helped with next week so Stay Tuned!

It has been so fun to learn more about Kristen in this interview, and we can’t wait to continue to grow a friendship with her, we hope you enjoy!

XO – M&M

1. Tell us a little about yourself: 

   I am Kristen Ridout. A wife, mother, friend, entrepreneur and founder of Gracefully Nested. Born and raised in Houston, Texas. I went to the University of Houston. I received my degree in Communications. Married my college sweet heart and moved a lot during our relationship throughout Texas due to being an oilfield family.

2. How many kids do you have and what are their ages?

One son. 5 years old.

2. How did you end up in Celina?

We changed our careers and knew how much Dallas had to offer. My sister also lives nearby so it helped us make our decision.

3. What do you love about Celina? 

   I love how peaceful, less traffic and open spaces Celina is. 
   

4. What’s your favorite restaurant in Celina? 

   I have an obsession with Toasted Walnut.
   

5. What’s your favorite place to shop in Celina?
   
   I love Willow House and Annie Jack’s.
   

6. What’s your favorite thing to do when you need some alone time? 

   Me time is something I know I need to do more often and I working on that LOL. I love reading, going for long walks and getting pedicures because it forces me to be still.

7. Tell us about your career. 

   I am a Professional Organizer. I am in love with helping women find Grace within their homes. Decluttering is key to helping make your days more smooth and getting everything organized and labeled is the cherry on top. Watching the clutter leave clients homes and creating a new system for them is what I love the most. 
   

8. What do you love about your career? 

   I am a Professional Organizer. I am in love with helping women find Grace within their homes. Decluttering is key to helping make your days more smooth and getting everything organized and labeled is the cherry on top. Watching the clutter leave clients homes and creating a new system for them is what I love the most.

9. What is one thing you look forward to every year? 

   A fresh start to create new memories and new goals for our family, myself and business. Also, being able to help even more women within their homes or online through sharing. Vacations to new places is always something I look forward to as well because traveling is so good for our souls.

10. How do you juggle your career with being a mom and wife? 

    Being organized in my home. It makes motherhood, wife an career run smoother throughout the days. It is a lot of work but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Juggling it takes time and I still have moments but I jump back into the routine quickly.

11. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve gotten from another mom? 

    Make sure to focus on what YOU need as well.

12. What’s one fun fact about you? 

    I would eat sushi everyday if I could.