Niqkita's Sock Journal

I’m wearing my comfy old pair of Sweet Pea Dreamy knees
(now in slightly different shades of purple) as I prepare to take off for a few days with my mom to see our family down in sunny southern California.
We should *finally* really (no REALLY) be ready to let you all start testing the new site when I return at the end of the week. Dan & Olivia have worked out the last of the issues, bugs and niggly bits that we were able to find on our own. New sites always take longer than you think, much longer…
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When I don’t want my toes bare my favorites continue to be Toe Toes…
These are the Toe Toe Sports Golfers, also labeled for tennis, they are awesome for all your toe sock needs, they look really nice, like a crochet sock. They are actually more of a technical sock, designed for comfort and keeping your feet cool & dry. They only come in natural, and although I have yet to dye a pair I’m pretty sure they would take dye well due to their high cotton content. I think I’ll have to try that soon, I wish we could get a longer version too (thigh high? swoon!). Yes, these are a little more expensive at $24, a good investment for your feet is a better way to think of them.
My pair above has been worn and washed over and over for over a year and still look & feel great! I wore them yesterday when the weather was a little less than ideal for bare toes. Another great option are the Toe Toe Walkers for only $16, not as ideal for warmer days but damn comfy! Both come in three sizes for a perfect fit.
Ah, happy toes!!!
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I’ve been loving the new toeless socks and have worn little else since they arrived.
I like all four variations, each is unique and allow your toes to wiggle & breathe
…but the Toesox are my favorite for ultimate comfort and wearability.
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It’s true, I’ve been tinkering around with Twitter lately….
I was reluctant at first, and remain lukewarm some days.
But when it was down this morning and I could not find out what Amanda & Neil were up to while I had my morning coffee I laughed a little inside at how I didn’t realize I’ve come to rely on this odd little place I visit. The world as we’ve come to know it had ceased to exist, if just for a few hours. I had been thinking about doing this journal entry for days actually, I was only waiting til I had my footing on Twitter as @SockDreams …now we have almost 300 followers, no where near as many as Facebook, but steadily climbing and ever so much easier to update than the journal. I’m starting to get used to the format and the 140 character limit…

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Nine years ago I started selling socks online…
just me and a dream selling a few pairs of socks a week
as the years went by I needed more & more help
first my sweetie, then some former coworkers & many sock dreamers who have become some of my closest friends followed. Last year we finally opened a store in front of our warehouse to test the waters. Despite the location being a challenging destination and the spot being tiny it has been a huge success so we are relocating, just the store, to a way better spot a few miles further down the road…
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Our little girl is 5 years old today.

Here she is on her first day home…

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Reviewed by Trina:

Before a couple of years ago I had all but given up on wearing tights. Even queen size hose were pretty iffy, unless I was looking for something that barely fit my thighs, bagged out at my ankles and feet, but could be pulled up to my armpits. I am near the smaller end of the plus size spectrum, about a size 16-18, but still there just aren’t a lot of options out there. Then Niq asked me to try the Foot Traffic Combed Cotton tights. I was skeptical, but I obliged. They fit, actually fit, curves, thighs, tush and all, and did not end up being an almost body suit! I was soooooo excited.
Then came word that we were going to be able to order a plus size version.
OVER THE MOON! Because even though the regular size is amazing, I was almost maxing out the stretch, the waist band rolled a bit, and the thighs did tend to wear out faster than I hoped.
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The Bee is the local paper for the neighborhood we live & work in
…so when I heard Rita from the Bee wanted to get in touch with me for an interview I was over the moon! If you’re interested, you can read the full article at readthebee.com in the business section
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Foot Traffic’s Lace Topped Rag Socks…
These are sort of a sleeper of a sock, one I secretly adore, then wonder why the rest of the world doesn’t love them as much as I do. They are topped with the kind of lace that isn’t so frilly it can’t go through a normal wash load with the rest of my clothes. Thick enough to be a slipper sock for around the house or add that extra bit of padding in looser shoes, they make a perfect boot sock too. They may be one of our thickest short socks (the New Zealand Bedsocks are perhaps a tad thicker), but I still enjoy wearing them even on warmer days because they breathe well, I even managed to stretch the toe out a little to wear comfortably with my flip flops yesterday.
I only have a pair of the pretty rose tinged oatmeal, but am sure to have one of each before long. Because, you know, you can never have too many socks!

in observance of International Faerie Day
your orders have been put together by real sock faeries.
Enjoy!!!