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Hometown:

York, Maine

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

About Me:

I have a small clothing line, named Ouvrez La Porte that I design, sew, and market myself. I also have a small boutique of the same name in Brooklyn where I sell small DIY emerging designer clothing lines, like my own, as well as amazing jewelry collections, mixed in with fab vintage clothing and shoes. I offer sewing lessons at the shop as well for future, DIYers!

I'm currently teaching myself how to knit and crochet and I'm totally hooked! It may take some time but hopefully soon I will be able to sell a few creations. We'll see!

Shop Ouvrez La Porte online at:

Shop for vintage at my eBay store:
http//stores.ebay.com/Femme-Fatale-Vintage

In Brooklyn? Visit my boutique for a great combination of vintage and emerging designers! 105 Bond St. (Atlantic & Pacific) 718-858-9220

Need crafting supplies, great vintage, or one of my handmade creations? shop my ETSY shop, The Sparkling Cocktail.

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
TheSparklingCocktail.etsy.com

Website:

http://ouvrezlaporte.com

Favorite Music:

Garage rock, Rockabilly, Surf, Ska, Alt, Goth, Oldies...The Raveonettes, Bjork, Siouxsie and the Banshees, pj harvey, Goldfrapp, New Order, Detroit Cobras...to name a few.

Craft/Art

Sewing, Fashion Design, Knitting, Crochet, Vintage thrifting.

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Ouvrez La Porte is Closing!

I am closing my brick and mortar boutique, Ouvrez La Porte. If you are in the Brooklyn area please visit soon, I will be closing the door August 31st! Indie, emerging designer lines are marked down 15-50% and vintage dresses and beaded cardigans are marked down 20%!

Ouvrez La Porte
105 Bond St.
(Atlantic & Pacific)
Brooklyn, NY
718-858-9220

Since I am going to be downsizing my studio space I have posted some great fabric remnant destash listings in my Etsy store! www.TheSparklingCocktail.… Continue

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At 10:10am on May 12, 2008, Shana Luther said…: Thanks so much Karen! I love your store- I swear I could buy your entire collection of vintage bags. Thanks for the opportunity Karen!

At 3:10am on May 3, 2008, deb & wendy said…: love your designs! please add a photo of your shop in Brooklyn and add some tags to it so people can find it when searching for stores in Brooklyn!

At 3:18pm on May 2, 2008, aelisheva couture (ex) said…: thanks! i worried i had gone too far this time... ;)

At 11:28am on April 21, 2008, Mo Darling said…: I have been in Portland, and lived up the coast a bit as well.
Will do, will do!

At 9:12pm on April 17, 2008, Mo Darling said…: I had no idea you were from Maine - fab! This Darling has been in Maine for-ever and moving to Brooklyn in a matter of weeks...