OUR STORY
MEET KARIN & THE TEAM
KINDRED LIFESTYLE CO.
Our goal is simple. We are here to SHARE with you how to find, create and nourish WARM thoughtful spaces in your OWN home.
MEET FOUNDER
Karin Usipuik
Wife, Mom of 4, homebody and tablescape lover.
Growing up, my mom had this little needlepoint that hung on our kitchen wall. It had a quote that has stayed with me and one that I think about so often as I’ve created this online space:
“To have a friend, Be one.”
As a realtor since 2005, I’ve been able to see many different homes & decor styles over the years and this has given me an even deeper perspective and real life examples of how intentional mindsets can truly bring any home to life.
On the personal side I love community and connection and my goal for this space beyond home decor, bad hair days and tablescapes is to make connections. I know that more than anything these days, people have a real desire to make genuine connections. So, grab a cozy blanket and a hot coffee and let’s get connected!
CREATIVE AND ADMIN ASSISTANT
Melissa Coulter
Action-taker & logistics whiz
Karin & Melissa met on Instagram where an online friendship grew into a real life friendship when Melissa & her family were posted to the Comox Valley. Instant real life friends, Karin & Melissa soon took the next step when Melissa joined Karin as administrator of @kindredhomes_ & working alongside Karin with creative projects for the blog!
As Creative and Administrative assistant, Melissa is behind the scenes using her top notch organizational skills to keep Karin organized. Melissa is a wife, mama of 2 littles and also enjoys creating a home that is comfortable, organized and functional.
Melissa is passionate about minimal living & has a great eye for curating a functional & stylish home. Melissa balances Karin’s big audacious ideas with clear and consistent ways to carry them out!
Just a few of Karin and Melissa’s current favourites from Shoppe Kindred.
