Miek's

The Story of Miek’s: European Roots, Colorado Made

Hi, I’m Annemiek—though my family and close friends usually call me Miek for short—and I brought my name with me from my home in the Netherlands.

My journey to Colorado has been a winding one, through the landscapes of Spain, France, Austria, the UK and eventually a sprawling farm in Texas. Along the way, I carried a European philosophy that defines everything I make: Minimum ingredients, maximum effect. In Europe, ingredient lists are shorter, purer and closer to nature. The “less is more” DNA is in every soap, candle and fiber piece I create.

From the Farm to the Studio

My true creative adventure started on our alpaca, lavender and Christmas tree farm in Texas. Running a farm store meant learning to use everything nature provided. I turned our lavender into lotions, our beehives’ wax into candles, and our alpaca fiber into hand-felted art.

I quickly realized that learning these techniques is like opening a can of worms – once you start, the creativity never ends! Soon I was designing handbags, pouring small-batch soaps and crafting unique lampshades and scarfs.

Sharing the Craft

Alongside the making, I found a love for sharing. I began hosting soap-making, candle-making and wet-felting classes in my farm store, and the joy of teaching stuck with me.

My Studio / shop is located in the beautiful historic Second Midland School, a three-story red sandstone and brick building constructed in 1902. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties.

Whether you’re using one of my all-natural products or joining me for a class, I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I enjoy the craft.

Welcome to Miek’s