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Hello everybody and welcome back to the most stylish blog out there. Is this quite the scandal or what?!  A German court has ruled that Birkenstock shoes do not qualify as works of art. The company had sought to have its footwear recognized as artwork to obtain stronger copyright protections. However, the court determined that Birkenstock's designs lacked sufficient individuality, stating that 'pure craftsmanship' alone was not enough. You can read all about it here . 'Birkenstock shoes are traditionally made in Germany. The company has a long history, dating back to 1774 and its manufacturing operations are based in Germany. While they may source some materials from other countries, the majority of the production, including the iconic footbeds, is done in their factories there. The brand is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and their products are considered a symbol of German engineering and comfort.' That is obviously me on my way to the supermarket. I bel...

Felieke van der Leest is a jewellery designer with an obviously wild imagination. From penguins dressed up as sharks to a pitbull that is openly against violence, her collection is really something. In a statement she shares that 'the scale or function is not the aspect that inspires her: the telling of unusual stories is always the main motivation.' The Dutch designer studied at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and likes to pair jewellery design with the introduction of textile techniques. Her creations are definitely inspiring! If you live in the UK, you can see her jewellery at an exhibition at Not Too Precious , Ruthin Craft Centre in Denbighshire between 11.07.2015 and 20.09.2015. (all photos & jewellery design  © Felieke van der Leest )

Sometimes, less is more.. This can also be true when it comes to product packaging. London based Designer Mehmet Gozetlik , took a few well known products/brands and simplified their look. From an over the top and often quite flashy design, he transformed the product completely. Often, he achieved a more clear , even sophisticated result. This award-winning designer and entrepreneur is also the executive art director and Co-Founder of Antrepo - a multi-disciplinary design consultancy. Now, do you like these simplified designs or do you NEED your original Nutella glass back? :) Find these images and more minimalistic ideas here . For Mehmet's complete portfolio, visit his website . (all images © Mehmet Gozetlik )

Honestly, would we ever bring you something that is not ridiculously cool? NO! Check out these products, that will not only help you solve a task , they will also occupy as little space as possible. For example, the lounge chair above or 'Sessel' as we say in German. You can not just hang out on it, you can also neatly store your DVDs in it. Very useful and extremely convenient ! Another intelligent solution , is  the ironing table that closes upwards into a cabinet with a mirror. Open it 10 minutes before you leave for an important appointment, to get your shirt wrinke-free last minute. For more astonishing examples, go to ColorsAndJoy.com now. PS. If you live in a tiny apartment, the chair below is what you and your guests must have been hoping for. :) (photos via ColorsAndJoy.com )

Somebody in the NYC are a must have a thing for stringed instruments! Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping is a US based company, that can make the most unusual pool concepts a reality. Today we want to show you one of their recent accomplishments, as requested by a client: A custom-built pool in the shape of a 1700’s era Stradivarius Violin .     Included are: 12-person overflow spa with independent LED lighting, 2 fish filled koi-ponds to represent the violin's bow and 5760 strands of fiber optic lighting, which will shine bright at night time and can even be synchronized with music. If you want to find out more about this unique project and its details, visit the Cipriano company website . (all photos © Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping )

If you love nature as much as we do, you will surely be excited about these photos of some very open, accessible, nature infused bathrooms, which have been shot at several private homes and holiday resorts. With huge windows and lots of natural daylight , taking a shower or bath there, must be a special experience.   The key to having a bathroom like that, are big windows or a lot of glass , replacing the actual walls. If you want to see some more design extravaganzas, go to DesignHome . One more thought: It might be great taking a bath surrounded by nature but remember - if you can look out - anyone on the outside can also look in! Caution. :) (photos via DesignHome.ae )    

Quotes, sayings, proverbs - the internet is full of them. Good that you came here, because once again we have pre-selected for you and picked some of the best, most well executed ones. If you like these 2 - there are more where they came from. Go to TheThingsWeSay.com for some additional thought inspiring images and to give a thumbs up to your personal favorite. (images via TheThingsWeSay.com )

Do-It-Yourself at its best! Who needs a never ending mortgage anyway.. In 2011 Idaho based architect Macy Miller had a dream, she wanted to build her own home in a cost effective way. After 2 years of development, the house, which mostly consists of sustainable materials is now complete. The 196-square-foot home includes a kitchen area, lighting, a bathroom and a comfortable bed. On her Blog , Macy is sharing everything you might want to know about her mini-house. Photos, stories and even the layout you can find there. We are pretty excited about this project and its inexpensive ways .. (photos © Macy Miller )

Let us introduce you to TALENTHOUSE . A platform, that is bringing together upcoming creative talent with opportunities , given by established and well known artists and brands. It is your shot, to get recognition and your chance to present your talent to the world. You can submit your work to a project that is listed on the website. Design for, photograph or remix some of your favorite artists or products. There, it is not about who you know - it is about what you can actually do! The video above, shows Thomas Leopold from Germany. In 2011, he won the competition " Create a Superhero Character for the Stan Lee Foundation ". As the winner, he went to Comic Con in San Diego to meet his comic icons Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane , the longtime visionaries behind Marvel. He also received an award from them and described the experience as  "a childhood dream coming true." This clip shows just what can happen, after 1 successful submission to Talenthou...

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