Born in Tokyo, Japan, Mieko Takahashi
moved to the US in 1992 to pursue a
career in accounting. For ten years
working as a CPA, Mieko made jewelry as
a hobby. In 2006, she began creating
jewelry full time, launching Shizen
Designs. Mieko hand-crafts her jewelry
from her home in Bellingham,
Washington, assisted by her husband
David, her two cats Koko and Kiku and
her dog Kumo.
In addition to making jewelry, Mieko
enjoys Pilates, Yoga, knitting, quilting,
watching spy or legal thriller films,
traveling, keeping in touch with her
friends on Facebook and organizing (yes,
organizing *is* a hobby.)
You can read Mieko's blog at:
www.shizendesigns.blogspot.com.