http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the socks being shipped over right now it's time to promote the 3 micro-investment opportunities we have left. For £1,250 you can become a shareholder in Socks for Happy People and amongst other things receive 10 pairs of our socks a year for life! People have been so enthusiastic ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/do-you-have-1250-and-want-to-invest-in-sfhp [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0la2L-4uihE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Would you want to start your day the right way by pulling on a pair of our Affirmation Socks? Do you think they'd have an effect on your mood during the day? What do you think of our first affirmation? Do drop us your comments below, we'd love to know ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/affirmation-sock-preview-1-of-3-launch-collection-designs We all like a break from our computers, especially when it involves leap-frogging and piggy backs. This image was one of many taken on a recent test shoot we did to try out a few ideas for our forthcoming collection shoot (using imperfect samples). And try as she might, for ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/lights-camera-sock-action To become part of the Mob at this time of the year you first have to admit that you don't know the meaning of the word cold! Come on...admit it! I know I certainly didn't. The Mob know you probably suffer a downturn in temperature and a covering of snow (once ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/im-in-with-the-mob-in-london-and-they-love-socks I'm not in Copenhagen but some close friends of mine are just now, as is Socks for Happy People's 'Eco-Oracle' Neils Peter Flint. According to them, and the bits I've read in the media, decisions and commitments internationally could be stronger...and some are even saying the summit needs saving! So ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/11million_sign_copenhagen_petition Question: When is a 'final sample' not a final sample? Answer: When four of our colours aren't right! This was the disappointing truth we had to face as we observed what were supposed to be our 'final' samples. After all, production was scheduled to start last week and the first order of ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/socks-for-happy-people-now-arriving-in-february It's that time of the year and Christmas parties are being planned. So why not add beautiful and sustainable party cups, and plates (amongst other great ideas) to ensure you have a true evergreen Chrimbo celebration? We let you know about Green Apples & Elephants a little back and everyone ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/green-apples-and-elephants-great-eco-party-alternatives Trees are brilliant. They do some VERY cool stuff: they stabilize the climate and cool the air; they regulate the water cycle and absorb carbon dioxide, not to mention provide us with oxygen to breathe. They actually turn sunlight into life. Now that's clever. Trees are pretty damn smart. Anyone who's seen ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/socks-for-happy-people-partners-with-weforest-com Now not smiling can be a pain in the...back of the head. We're all for smiling but wonder if this a little extreme? Or, maybe it's the future...what do you think?Drop us your comments below... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_umsd5FP5Y[/youtube] Is the designer going in the right direction? Think they'll catch on? Have an opinion either way? ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/i-smiled-so-much-it-didnt-hurt The financial crisis really has been the best thing our premium quality sock company could have hoped for! This video brilliantly explains why, and gives you glimpse at the soul of Socks for Happy People. When we started 3 years ago we dreamed of bringing about a positive shift in the ... http://www.socksforhappypeople.com/blog/thank-goodness-for-the-financial-crisis