apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Artist Kenny Scharf's funky home and garden: the ultimate canvas: "Fantasy is allowed everywhere" is Kenny Scharf's philosophy and that extends to his home where he's "put his own thing" on everything from the microwave to a bookcase.

Product Spotlights: A cool new bee house, the Beehaus brings this ancient art into the 21st century. Low voltage lighting that resembles beautiful Art Nouveau flowers is the work of Stone Manor Lighting. Your bathroom's plunger may not be the prettiest thing but it's sure effective. Alice Supply Co. designs make sure that you'll want to keep it in easy reach.

The dry garden: water-wise birdbaths can create a backyard spa for wildlife: The spate of dry spells in Los Angeles has created some positive effects; it's easier to lure a brilliant collection of brightly coloured birds to your backyard by installing a birdbath. Even a simple set-up can produce results.

[Images: Ken HIvely / LAT; Omlet, Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The LAT]