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Friday, October 12, 2012

Section D

HOME | CLASSIFIED

By Lisa MishlerMiromar Design Center

The bedroom is no longer just a sanc-tuary for sleep; bedrooms are dou-bling as offices, exercise rooms and private dens. This means the over-all lighting design needs to fill the space in multiple layers to fit the uses and set moods for the use at hand.

The best strategy is layering lighting sources to build a warm atmosphere by se-lecting different types: ambient overhead lighting, bedside lights and reading lamps.

■ Place your lighting at different heights and allow it to reflect off the walls. This will give a more balanced illumination within the room.

■ Consider installing a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light even more.

■ Locate overhead light switches next to the bed for convenience.

Sharon Gilkey, an interior designer who uses the Miromar Design Center, Estero, said she takes the time to learn how her clients use their bedrooms. Do they read, exercise, do their makeup? Then she uses light as a tool to design.

“A lighting scheme is based, No. 1, on room function. That is the first layer,’’ Gilkey said. “The second layer is used to

Forget the two table lamps in the bedroom; sophisticated design begs for better lighting

TODAY: Dress in costume (or not) and

see “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

at midnight at the Calusa Nature Center

and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave.,

Fort Myers. Tickets cost $10 and may be

reserved by calling 239-275-3435.

SATURDAY: Help end Alzheimer’s

during a walk at 9 a.m. after registration

at 8 a.m. at Gulfview Middle School,

255 Sixth St. S., Naples. Information:

239-405-7008

Q: I have written a docu-ment in Pages and want to attach it to an email. How do I do this? When I went to compose the email, I saw “attachment” and highlighted it, but nothing happened.

— PK, of Fort Myers

A: There are two ap-proaches to attaching a file to an email message. They don’t depend on which ap-plication was used to cre-ate the file but on how you would like the attachment to be used.

A PDF ATTACHMENTA PDF (portable docu-

ment format) file is, ef-fectively, an image of the created document. One sends a PDF when the goal is to show the document to the other party, but the re-ceiver is unable to modify the file.

PDF is a standard any computer can display; in-cluding a Mac, an iDevice and PCs. Macs normally view the file in the Preview app, but Adobe Reader works for Macs or PCs.

The easiest way to send a PDF via email is within your file creation applica-tion. First, use command P to start the print process. In the lower left of the resulting screen is a PDF button. Click on that and select ‘mail PDF.’ That will start the mail application with a new email message.

Enter the email address-es of your recipients; click send.

A WORKING FILE ATTACHMENT

The alternative is to send a file that is a copy of the document created in your application. In the referenced question, the file would be a Pages document with a .pages extension. The recipients would have to own a copy of the creation application to open the file and work on it. (Pages offers the option to save as a Word- compatible file if the recip-ient doesn’t own Pages.)

First, save the docu-ment with a name and in a location you know. Then, start the mail application and initiate a new email message. Fill in the desti-nation email addresses. I

Pages and PDFs; tips for the toolbar

By Jeanette AtkinsonDaily News Correspondent

Ho-hum about hibiscus? Impatient with ixora? Carissa leave you cold?

Seven-year apple, velvet elephant ear and sweet acacia are three excellent plants that could relieve the monotony of every-yard-has-’em blooms. All three are trouble-free and drought-tolerant.

They like full sun but will not tolerate wet soils. For optimum flowering, do not overfertilize — in short, low fertilizer cost.

SEVEN-YEAR APPLEDon Kuhn of Square’s Landscaping in

Naples calls seven-year apple “ a great un-derused landscape plant.” This native evergreen mounding shrub

or small tree has shiny leaves up to 6 inch-es long and is as salt-, wind- and drought-resistant as it gets.

Even better, this gardenia relative bears intensely fragrant white flowers. A big flush of flowers occurs in the late spring and early summer, and there are some flowers as long as the weather is warm.

Despite its name, the fruit, which is dark brown when ripe, takes about six months to mature and is roughly the size of a com-ice pear. It is edible but tastes like a stringy, fermented prune and contains numerous seeds. You’d have to be pretty hungry to eat much, and you might get sick.

A male and female plant are required

Get away from cookie-cutter landscaping with these 3 plants

A bedroom design by Sharon Gilkey features layered lighting techniques.

LEFT: A crystal tableside lamp brings practical reading light to this Henredon bedroom suite. ABOVE: This bed by Casa Italia has an illuminated base for creative lighting.

JERRYKING

MAC 411

GETOUTAND PLAN YOUR DAY

Seven-year apple is drought-, wind- and salt-resistant, making it great for the Florida climate.

IF YOU GO‘SLEEP IN STYLE’ SEMINARWhat: “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom,” a designer-led seminar with Q&A and receptionWhen: 11 a.m. Oct. 23Where: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, I-75, Exit 123 in Estero, between Naples and Fort MyersAdmission: FreeReservations: Required, and online only, at www.miromardesigncenter.comGeneral information: 239-390-5111

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recommend using the Bcc fields if the distribution set is large; this protects the privacy of your associates.

Next, enter the information you want to accompany the at-tachment into the body of the new message.

Finally, look at the toolbar of the new message. One of the icons is supposed to look like a paper clip; it may even say “at-tach” under the icon. Click on the paper clip. This starts the process so you can navigate within your Mac to the location you stored the file to be shared. Select the file and click ‘choose file.’ (You may also want to check the “send Windows-friendly at-

tachments” box if the recipients use PCs.) You will be returned to your message and you can then click the send icon.

TOOLBAR MANAGEMENTThe toolbar can be custom-

ized to your preferences. In the menu bar, select ‘view/custom-ize toolbar.’ A window displays the various icons that can be placed in the toolbar. Drag all

you want up to the toolbar. You can also remove items from the toolbar by dragging them out. You can select icon and text, icon only, or text only for the display.

The toolbar view is different for different activities. Custom-ize each toolbar to your prefer-ence.

Do you have a question about using your Mac?

Send your question to Jerry:

AskJWK@gmail.com. An index of prior Mac 411 articles is avail-able (tinyurl.com/Mac411In-dex2).

Jerry King is president of the Naples MacFriends User Group, founded to help Macintosh users get the most out of their computers. NMUG is open to area residents and seasonal visitors. For membership information visit www.naplesmug.com.

MACfrom 1D

LORI HAMILTON

Naples designer Constance Davidson uses natural light and tableside lamps for a dramatic effect.

highlight art, and last is to add sparkle and ac-cent.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Gilkey will present “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom.” The free seminar will show how to light bedroom retreats and mix sources of light

to achieve different ef-fects. Gilkey will share examples of her bedroom designs and how she cre-ated their atmospheres.

Also in the class: in-formation on what light bulbs are best, where to use dimmers and other tricks of the trade to cre-ate a dramatic effect and efficient use of lighting.

Following the presenta-tion, there will be refresh-

ments and a tour at Ralph Lauren Home Lighting and Accessories at Web-ster & Co.Seating is lim-ited; reservations are re-quired by Monday, Oct. 22. Register online only. Visit MiromarDesignCenter. com. Call 239-390-8207 for more general infor-mation.

Through Oct. 31, the center focuses on the “Best in Bedrooms,” with

a “Sleep in Style” show-case introducing its new-est products and designs for beds, lighting, stor-age, linens, headboards and more.

More than 10 custom-designed bedroom suites will be on display on the first f loor with many more in showrooms, and there are corresponding sales on bedroom fur-nishings.

LIGHTSfrom 1D

Orchids for saleCome early for the best picks at

the Naples Orchid Society’s annual fall orchid sale.When: Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 3Where: Baker Center Gym,

Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, NaplesCost: Free (cash, checks and

credit cards accepted)Information: 239-404-1916; 239-

262-0987 or NaplesOrchidSociety.org

Learn about endangered wildflowers

Local botanist Roger L. Ham-mer will present a lecture on “En-dangered Wildflowers of Florida.” He is the author of “Everglades

Wildflowers” and “Florida Keys Wildflowers” among other publi-cations, which will be available for purchase.When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15Where: Kapnik Center at Naples

Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, NaplesCost: FreeInformation: Call Jean Roche

239-597-7222 or visit naplesfnps.org

Diagnosing plant problems

Master gardeners will be on hand to help diagnose and rem-edy your plant pest problems and to recommend best care tech-niques in the landscape. Bring photos or samples in plastic bags

to diagnose problems.When: 10 a.m. to noon SaturdayWhere: Home Depot, Airport-

Pulling Road and Davis Boulevard, Naples (inside garden center)Cost: FreeInformation: 239-353-4244 or

collier.ifas.ufl

Native plant saleThe Coccoloba Chapter of the

Florida Native Plant Society is hosting its annual native plant sale to help support the nonprofit organization and to educate the community about protecting local natural resources and the impor-tance of native plant communities.When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20Where: Manatee Park, 10901

Palm Beach Blvd., Fort MyersCost: Free

Information: John Sib-ley 239-671-9663 or john@ nolawn.com

Bonsai show and saleThe Bonsai Society of South-

west Florida is hosting its annual bonsai show and sale. The annual event will feature bonsai exhibits and critiques, workshops, raffles and silent auctions. Renowned bonsai artists will present lectures and provide demonstrations.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17

and 18Where: Lee County Election

Center in Fort Myers, 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers (across from the Bell Tower mall).Cost: Free (free parking)Information: Call Jim Bremer

239-482-7543

Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, offers events for a variety of interests. The Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays). Reg-ular admission prices: $12.95 adults, $7.95 ages 4-14; free for members and ages younger than 4. For more information, call 239-643-7275 or visit naplesgarden.org.

DAILYDogs in the Garden

Walk: $7.95 for nonmem-ber dogs, Sunday: 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday: 8 to 11 a.m., Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY ■ Monarch Monitor-

ing Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. The monarch butterfly is among the world’s most recognized and researched insects. Scientists are concerned about threats to this creature’s habitats, mi-gration and reproduc-tion, but you can help. Data collected by citi-zen scientists is vital to professional scientists researching monarch butterfly behavior, par-asites, migration and more.

Registration is re-quired. Cost: $10 Garden members/$15 nonmem-bers

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

■ Great Family Pro-gram — W.O.N.D.E.R. This month’s theme is “Butterflies.” Learn more about the butter-flies in Southwest Flori-da, and become a citizen scientist, and discover much more through stories and hands-on activities in the Smith Children’s Garden: 10:30 a.m. No registra-tion necessary.

TUESDAY ■ Early Bird Hours:

8 a.m. — Every Tuesday we open at 8 a.m. for the “early birds.” Whether you choose to paint, take photographs, use the miles of walking trails, or just come out to bird watch, we invite you to join us during these spe-cial morning hours. Art-ist guidelines: All easels and tripods must be kept off pathways, artists/photographers are re-sponsible for supplies/set-up/breakdown, eco-friendly paints only and tarp/canvas required to be laid down for art-ists work areas. Regular Garden admission; free to members

THURSDAY ■ Master Gardener’s

Plant Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.; Visi-tor’s Center. Mike Mal-loy, plant and butterfly expert, answers your questions about plant health, landscaping and more. Free to the public.

Get Growing

In the garden

By Kim PalmerMinneapolis Star Tribune

Architectural metalsmith Chris Rand fired up a blow-torch at the Ivy Arts Studio in Minneapolis and trans-formed cold, hard metal into intricate ginkgo leaves.

The leaves — delicately curved and fluted, in cop-per, bronze and steel — are embellishments for a pair of steel vestibule doors that Rand recently forged for a St. Paul couple. And Rand was having fun.

“I don’t have a favorite metal — I love them all,” he said, as he bent the metal to his artistic will. “I love what I can do to them.”

Blacksmiths have been creating objects from wrought iron and steel for centuries, but a new gen-eration of metal artisans is employing the ancient methods to forge distinctive new architectural elements, furniture and accessories for homes and other spaces.

“In the ’70s, people feared the techniques would be lost,” Rand said. “But more young people are getting into it, and the elders have done a good job to set the stage.”

Rand found his way into metal art after a job putting hitches on cars.

His boss saw his inter-est, gave him the keys to the shop, and Rand started experimenting, which ulti-mately led to his enrolling at the Minnesota College of Art and Design.

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be an inventor,” he said.

Now, his metalwork com-bines art and invention. Rand forges all his own tools, each custom-made for the particular project at hand.

“I like toggling between left and right brain,” he said.

St. Paul architect John Yust, who designed the Art Nouveau-inspired ginkgo doors in collaboration with Rand, loves integrating cus-tom metalwork into his proj-ects, both public and private, he said.

“When done well, it just resonates with amazing emotional connection to people. Like artwork or

music, it can bring goose bumps,” he said.

Yust works with several local blacksmiths to bring his designs to life.

“The Twin Cities doesn’t have the heritage of metal-work that some other cities like New York, Chicago and Charleston do,” he said, but it does have a sizable pool of skilled artisans and a local Guild of Metalsmiths.

“Some of the best metal-work ends up in the private

domain,” Yust said. “The public doesn’t get to see it, see how cool the details are.”

Those details are on lav-ish display in “Ironwork Today 3,” a new coffee-table book showcasing contempo-rary metalwork and featur-ing work by Rand and Min-neapolis metal artist Lisa Elias of Elias Metal Studio.

Elias taught herself to weld while still a Univer-sity of Minnesota student because she wanted to in-corporate metal into her glassblowing.

Since then, she has been turning out an eclectic array of objects: lighting, doorbell ringers, railings, gates, trel-lises and arbors, birdbaths, sconces — even toilet-paper holders.

She also has created high-visibility public projects, in-cluding a downtown Minne-apolis drinking fountain and 30 tree-corral grates, adding a little poetry and flair to what could be mundanely functional objects.

“I embellish places and spaces,” Elias said. “Every-one needs a gate. If it’s an artistic one, I’m glad to be called.”

Turning metals into architectural statements

SHNS (3)

Metalsmith Chris Rand holds a notebook that shows the first design of the door he is working on.

Architect John Yust stands behind a ginkgo door he designed in collaboration with Chris Rand.

Rand checks the metal against a full-size pattern he creates for the project to make sure the pieces will fit.

■ Metal art Forging unique creations from metals. 3DNeapolitan

Friday, October 12, 2012

Section D

HOME | CLASSIFIED

By Lisa MishlerMiromar Design Center

The bedroom is no longer just a sanc-tuary for sleep; bedrooms are dou-bling as offices, exercise rooms and private dens. This means the over-all lighting design needs to fill the space in multiple layers to fit the uses and set moods for the use at hand.

The best strategy is layering lighting sources to build a warm atmosphere by se-lecting different types: ambient overhead lighting, bedside lights and reading lamps.

■ Place your lighting at different heights and allow it to reflect off the walls. This will give a more balanced illumination within the room.

■ Consider installing a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light even more.

■ Locate overhead light switches next to the bed for convenience.

Sharon Gilkey, an interior designer who uses the Miromar Design Center, Estero, said she takes the time to learn how her clients use their bedrooms. Do they read, exercise, do their makeup? Then she uses light as a tool to design.

“A lighting scheme is based, No. 1, on room function. That is the first layer,’’ Gilkey said. “The second layer is used to

Forget the two table lamps in the bedroom; sophisticated design begs for better lighting

TODAY: Dress in costume (or not) and

see “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

at midnight at the Calusa Nature Center

and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave.,

Fort Myers. Tickets cost $10 and may be

reserved by calling 239-275-3435.

SATURDAY: Help end Alzheimer’s

during a walk at 9 a.m. after registration

at 8 a.m. at Gulfview Middle School,

255 Sixth St. S., Naples. Information:

239-405-7008

Q: I have written a docu-ment in Pages and want to attach it to an email. How do I do this? When I went to compose the email, I saw “attachment” and highlighted it, but nothing happened.

— PK, of Fort Myers

A: There are two ap-proaches to attaching a file to an email message. They don’t depend on which ap-plication was used to cre-ate the file but on how you would like the attachment to be used.

A PDF ATTACHMENTA PDF (portable docu-

ment format) file is, ef-fectively, an image of the created document. One sends a PDF when the goal is to show the document to the other party, but the re-ceiver is unable to modify the file.

PDF is a standard any computer can display; in-cluding a Mac, an iDevice and PCs. Macs normally view the file in the Preview app, but Adobe Reader works for Macs or PCs.

The easiest way to send a PDF via email is within your file creation applica-tion. First, use command P to start the print process. In the lower left of the resulting screen is a PDF button. Click on that and select ‘mail PDF.’ That will start the mail application with a new email message.

Enter the email address-es of your recipients; click send.

A WORKING FILE ATTACHMENT

The alternative is to send a file that is a copy of the document created in your application. In the referenced question, the file would be a Pages document with a .pages extension. The recipients would have to own a copy of the creation application to open the file and work on it. (Pages offers the option to save as a Word- compatible file if the recip-ient doesn’t own Pages.)

First, save the docu-ment with a name and in a location you know. Then, start the mail application and initiate a new email message. Fill in the desti-nation email addresses. I

Pages and PDFs; tips for the toolbar

By Jeanette AtkinsonDaily News Correspondent

Ho-hum about hibiscus? Impatient with ixora? Carissa leave you cold?

Seven-year apple, velvet elephant ear and sweet acacia are three excellent plants that could relieve the monotony of every-yard-has-’em blooms. All three are trouble-free and drought-tolerant.

They like full sun but will not tolerate wet soils. For optimum flowering, do not overfertilize — in short, low fertilizer cost.

SEVEN-YEAR APPLEDon Kuhn of Square’s Landscaping in

Naples calls seven-year apple “ a great un-derused landscape plant.” This native evergreen mounding shrub

or small tree has shiny leaves up to 6 inch-es long and is as salt-, wind- and drought-resistant as it gets.

Even better, this gardenia relative bears intensely fragrant white flowers. A big flush of flowers occurs in the late spring and early summer, and there are some flowers as long as the weather is warm.

Despite its name, the fruit, which is dark brown when ripe, takes about six months to mature and is roughly the size of a com-ice pear. It is edible but tastes like a stringy, fermented prune and contains numerous seeds. You’d have to be pretty hungry to eat much, and you might get sick.

A male and female plant are required

Get away from cookie-cutter landscaping with these 3 plants

A bedroom design by Sharon Gilkey features layered lighting techniques.

LEFT: A crystal tableside lamp brings practical reading light to this Henredon bedroom suite. ABOVE: This bed by Casa Italia has an illuminated base for creative lighting.

JERRYKING

MAC 411

GETOUTAND PLAN YOUR DAY

Seven-year apple is drought-, wind- and salt-resistant, making it great for the Florida climate.

IF YOU GO‘SLEEP IN STYLE’ SEMINARWhat: “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom,” a designer-led seminar with Q&A and receptionWhen: 11 a.m. Oct. 23Where: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, I-75, Exit 123 in Estero, between Naples and Fort MyersAdmission: FreeReservations: Required, and online only, at www.miromardesigncenter.comGeneral information: 239-390-5111

Sweeter dreams

See MAC, 3D

See LIGHTS, 3D

See PLANTS, 5D

■ Metal art Forging unique creations from metals. 3DNeapolitan

Friday, October 12, 2012

Section D

HOME | CLASSIFIED

By Lisa MishlerMiromar Design Center

The bedroom is no longer just a sanc-tuary for sleep; bedrooms are dou-bling as offices, exercise rooms and private dens. This means the over-all lighting design needs to fill the space in multiple layers to fit the uses and set moods for the use at hand.

The best strategy is layering lighting sources to build a warm atmosphere by se-lecting different types: ambient overhead lighting, bedside lights and reading lamps.

■ Place your lighting at different heights and allow it to reflect off the walls. This will give a more balanced illumination within the room.

■ Consider installing a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light even more.

■ Locate overhead light switches next to the bed for convenience.

Sharon Gilkey, an interior designer who uses the Miromar Design Center, Estero, said she takes the time to learn how her clients use their bedrooms. Do they read, exercise, do their makeup? Then she uses light as a tool to design.

“A lighting scheme is based, No. 1, on room function. That is the first layer,’’ Gilkey said. “The second layer is used to

Forget the two table lamps in the bedroom; sophisticated design begs for better lighting

TODAY: Dress in costume (or not) and

see “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

at midnight at the Calusa Nature Center

and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave.,

Fort Myers. Tickets cost $10 and may be

reserved by calling 239-275-3435.

SATURDAY: Help end Alzheimer’s

during a walk at 9 a.m. after registration

at 8 a.m. at Gulfview Middle School,

255 Sixth St. S., Naples. Information:

239-405-7008

Q: I have written a docu-ment in Pages and want to attach it to an email. How do I do this? When I went to compose the email, I saw “attachment” and highlighted it, but nothing happened.

— PK, of Fort Myers

A: There are two ap-proaches to attaching a file to an email message. They don’t depend on which ap-plication was used to cre-ate the file but on how you would like the attachment to be used.

A PDF ATTACHMENTA PDF (portable docu-

ment format) file is, ef-fectively, an image of the created document. One sends a PDF when the goal is to show the document to the other party, but the re-ceiver is unable to modify the file.

PDF is a standard any computer can display; in-cluding a Mac, an iDevice and PCs. Macs normally view the file in the Preview app, but Adobe Reader works for Macs or PCs.

The easiest way to send a PDF via email is within your file creation applica-tion. First, use command P to start the print process. In the lower left of the resulting screen is a PDF button. Click on that and select ‘mail PDF.’ That will start the mail application with a new email message.

Enter the email address-es of your recipients; click send.

A WORKING FILE ATTACHMENT

The alternative is to send a file that is a copy of the document created in your application. In the referenced question, the file would be a Pages document with a .pages extension. The recipients would have to own a copy of the creation application to open the file and work on it. (Pages offers the option to save as a Word- compatible file if the recip-ient doesn’t own Pages.)

First, save the docu-ment with a name and in a location you know. Then, start the mail application and initiate a new email message. Fill in the desti-nation email addresses. I

Pages and PDFs; tips for the toolbar

By Jeanette AtkinsonDaily News Correspondent

Ho-hum about hibiscus? Impatient with ixora? Carissa leave you cold?

Seven-year apple, velvet elephant ear and sweet acacia are three excellent plants that could relieve the monotony of every-yard-has-’em blooms. All three are trouble-free and drought-tolerant.

They like full sun but will not tolerate wet soils. For optimum flowering, do not overfertilize — in short, low fertilizer cost.

SEVEN-YEAR APPLEDon Kuhn of Square’s Landscaping in

Naples calls seven-year apple “ a great un-derused landscape plant.” This native evergreen mounding shrub

or small tree has shiny leaves up to 6 inch-es long and is as salt-, wind- and drought-resistant as it gets.

Even better, this gardenia relative bears intensely fragrant white flowers. A big flush of flowers occurs in the late spring and early summer, and there are some flowers as long as the weather is warm.

Despite its name, the fruit, which is dark brown when ripe, takes about six months to mature and is roughly the size of a com-ice pear. It is edible but tastes like a stringy, fermented prune and contains numerous seeds. You’d have to be pretty hungry to eat much, and you might get sick.

A male and female plant are required

Get away from cookie-cutter landscaping with these 3 plants

A bedroom design by Sharon Gilkey features layered lighting techniques.

LEFT: A crystal tableside lamp brings practical reading light to this Henredon bedroom suite. ABOVE: This bed by Casa Italia has an illuminated base for creative lighting.

JERRYKING

MAC 411

GETOUTAND PLAN YOUR DAY

Seven-year apple is drought-, wind- and salt-resistant, making it great for the Florida climate.

IF YOU GO‘SLEEP IN STYLE’ SEMINARWhat: “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom,” a designer-led seminar with Q&A and receptionWhen: 11 a.m. Oct. 23Where: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, I-75, Exit 123 in Estero, between Naples and Fort MyersAdmission: FreeReservations: Required, and online only, at www.miromardesigncenter.comGeneral information: 239-390-5111

Sweeter dreams

See MAC, 3D

See LIGHTS, 3D

See PLANTS, 5D

N A P L E S D A I LY N E W S « Friday, October 12, 2012 « 3D

recommend using the Bcc fields if the distribution set is large; this protects the privacy of your associates.

Next, enter the information you want to accompany the at-tachment into the body of the new message.

Finally, look at the toolbar of the new message. One of the icons is supposed to look like a paper clip; it may even say “at-tach” under the icon. Click on the paper clip. This starts the process so you can navigate within your Mac to the location you stored the file to be shared. Select the file and click ‘choose file.’ (You may also want to check the “send Windows-friendly at-

tachments” box if the recipients use PCs.) You will be returned to your message and you can then click the send icon.

TOOLBAR MANAGEMENTThe toolbar can be custom-

ized to your preferences. In the menu bar, select ‘view/custom-ize toolbar.’ A window displays the various icons that can be placed in the toolbar. Drag all

you want up to the toolbar. You can also remove items from the toolbar by dragging them out. You can select icon and text, icon only, or text only for the display.

The toolbar view is different for different activities. Custom-ize each toolbar to your prefer-ence.

Do you have a question about using your Mac?

Send your question to Jerry:

AskJWK@gmail.com. An index of prior Mac 411 articles is avail-able (tinyurl.com/Mac411In-dex2).

Jerry King is president of the Naples MacFriends User Group, founded to help Macintosh users get the most out of their computers. NMUG is open to area residents and seasonal visitors. For membership information visit www.naplesmug.com.

MACfrom 1D

LORI HAMILTON

Naples designer Constance Davidson uses natural light and tableside lamps for a dramatic effect.

highlight art, and last is to add sparkle and ac-cent.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Gilkey will present “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom.” The free seminar will show how to light bedroom retreats and mix sources of light

to achieve different ef-fects. Gilkey will share examples of her bedroom designs and how she cre-ated their atmospheres.

Also in the class: in-formation on what light bulbs are best, where to use dimmers and other tricks of the trade to cre-ate a dramatic effect and efficient use of lighting.

Following the presenta-tion, there will be refresh-

ments and a tour at Ralph Lauren Home Lighting and Accessories at Web-ster & Co.Seating is lim-ited; reservations are re-quired by Monday, Oct. 22. Register online only. Visit MiromarDesignCenter. com. Call 239-390-8207 for more general infor-mation.

Through Oct. 31, the center focuses on the “Best in Bedrooms,” with

a “Sleep in Style” show-case introducing its new-est products and designs for beds, lighting, stor-age, linens, headboards and more.

More than 10 custom-designed bedroom suites will be on display on the first f loor with many more in showrooms, and there are corresponding sales on bedroom fur-nishings.

LIGHTSfrom 1D

Orchids for saleCome early for the best picks at

the Naples Orchid Society’s annual fall orchid sale.When: Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 3Where: Baker Center Gym,

Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, NaplesCost: Free (cash, checks and

credit cards accepted)Information: 239-404-1916; 239-

262-0987 or NaplesOrchidSociety.org

Learn about endangered wildflowers

Local botanist Roger L. Ham-mer will present a lecture on “En-dangered Wildflowers of Florida.” He is the author of “Everglades

Wildflowers” and “Florida Keys Wildflowers” among other publi-cations, which will be available for purchase.When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15Where: Kapnik Center at Naples

Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, NaplesCost: FreeInformation: Call Jean Roche

239-597-7222 or visit naplesfnps.org

Diagnosing plant problems

Master gardeners will be on hand to help diagnose and rem-edy your plant pest problems and to recommend best care tech-niques in the landscape. Bring photos or samples in plastic bags

to diagnose problems.When: 10 a.m. to noon SaturdayWhere: Home Depot, Airport-

Pulling Road and Davis Boulevard, Naples (inside garden center)Cost: FreeInformation: 239-353-4244 or

collier.ifas.ufl

Native plant saleThe Coccoloba Chapter of the

Florida Native Plant Society is hosting its annual native plant sale to help support the nonprofit organization and to educate the community about protecting local natural resources and the impor-tance of native plant communities.When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20Where: Manatee Park, 10901

Palm Beach Blvd., Fort MyersCost: Free

Information: John Sib-ley 239-671-9663 or john@ nolawn.com

Bonsai show and saleThe Bonsai Society of South-

west Florida is hosting its annual bonsai show and sale. The annual event will feature bonsai exhibits and critiques, workshops, raffles and silent auctions. Renowned bonsai artists will present lectures and provide demonstrations.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17

and 18Where: Lee County Election

Center in Fort Myers, 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers (across from the Bell Tower mall).Cost: Free (free parking)Information: Call Jim Bremer

239-482-7543

Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, offers events for a variety of interests. The Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays). Reg-ular admission prices: $12.95 adults, $7.95 ages 4-14; free for members and ages younger than 4. For more information, call 239-643-7275 or visit naplesgarden.org.

DAILYDogs in the Garden

Walk: $7.95 for nonmem-ber dogs, Sunday: 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday: 8 to 11 a.m., Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY ■ Monarch Monitor-

ing Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. The monarch butterfly is among the world’s most recognized and researched insects. Scientists are concerned about threats to this creature’s habitats, mi-gration and reproduc-tion, but you can help. Data collected by citi-zen scientists is vital to professional scientists researching monarch butterfly behavior, par-asites, migration and more.

Registration is re-quired. Cost: $10 Garden members/$15 nonmem-bers

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

■ Great Family Pro-gram — W.O.N.D.E.R. This month’s theme is “Butterflies.” Learn more about the butter-flies in Southwest Flori-da, and become a citizen scientist, and discover much more through stories and hands-on activities in the Smith Children’s Garden: 10:30 a.m. No registra-tion necessary.

TUESDAY ■ Early Bird Hours:

8 a.m. — Every Tuesday we open at 8 a.m. for the “early birds.” Whether you choose to paint, take photographs, use the miles of walking trails, or just come out to bird watch, we invite you to join us during these spe-cial morning hours. Art-ist guidelines: All easels and tripods must be kept off pathways, artists/photographers are re-sponsible for supplies/set-up/breakdown, eco-friendly paints only and tarp/canvas required to be laid down for art-ists work areas. Regular Garden admission; free to members

THURSDAY ■ Master Gardener’s

Plant Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.; Visi-tor’s Center. Mike Mal-loy, plant and butterfly expert, answers your questions about plant health, landscaping and more. Free to the public.

Get Growing

In the garden

By Kim PalmerMinneapolis Star Tribune

Architectural metalsmith Chris Rand fired up a blow-torch at the Ivy Arts Studio in Minneapolis and trans-formed cold, hard metal into intricate ginkgo leaves.

The leaves — delicately curved and fluted, in cop-per, bronze and steel — are embellishments for a pair of steel vestibule doors that Rand recently forged for a St. Paul couple. And Rand was having fun.

“I don’t have a favorite metal — I love them all,” he said, as he bent the metal to his artistic will. “I love what I can do to them.”

Blacksmiths have been creating objects from wrought iron and steel for centuries, but a new gen-eration of metal artisans is employing the ancient methods to forge distinctive new architectural elements, furniture and accessories for homes and other spaces.

“In the ’70s, people feared the techniques would be lost,” Rand said. “But more young people are getting into it, and the elders have done a good job to set the stage.”

Rand found his way into metal art after a job putting hitches on cars.

His boss saw his inter-est, gave him the keys to the shop, and Rand started experimenting, which ulti-mately led to his enrolling at the Minnesota College of Art and Design.

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be an inventor,” he said.

Now, his metalwork com-bines art and invention. Rand forges all his own tools, each custom-made for the particular project at hand.

“I like toggling between left and right brain,” he said.

St. Paul architect John Yust, who designed the Art Nouveau-inspired ginkgo doors in collaboration with Rand, loves integrating cus-tom metalwork into his proj-ects, both public and private, he said.

“When done well, it just resonates with amazing emotional connection to people. Like artwork or

music, it can bring goose bumps,” he said.

Yust works with several local blacksmiths to bring his designs to life.

“The Twin Cities doesn’t have the heritage of metal-work that some other cities like New York, Chicago and Charleston do,” he said, but it does have a sizable pool of skilled artisans and a local Guild of Metalsmiths.

“Some of the best metal-work ends up in the private

domain,” Yust said. “The public doesn’t get to see it, see how cool the details are.”

Those details are on lav-ish display in “Ironwork Today 3,” a new coffee-table book showcasing contempo-rary metalwork and featur-ing work by Rand and Min-neapolis metal artist Lisa Elias of Elias Metal Studio.

Elias taught herself to weld while still a Univer-sity of Minnesota student because she wanted to in-corporate metal into her glassblowing.

Since then, she has been turning out an eclectic array of objects: lighting, doorbell ringers, railings, gates, trel-lises and arbors, birdbaths, sconces — even toilet-paper holders.

She also has created high-visibility public projects, in-cluding a downtown Minne-apolis drinking fountain and 30 tree-corral grates, adding a little poetry and flair to what could be mundanely functional objects.

“I embellish places and spaces,” Elias said. “Every-one needs a gate. If it’s an artistic one, I’m glad to be called.”

Turning metals into architectural statements

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Metalsmith Chris Rand holds a notebook that shows the first design of the door he is working on.

Architect John Yust stands behind a ginkgo door he designed in collaboration with Chris Rand.

Rand checks the metal against a full-size pattern he creates for the project to make sure the pieces will fit.

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recommend using the Bcc fields if the distribution set is large; this protects the privacy of your associates.

Next, enter the information you want to accompany the at-tachment into the body of the new message.

Finally, look at the toolbar of the new message. One of the icons is supposed to look like a paper clip; it may even say “at-tach” under the icon. Click on the paper clip. This starts the process so you can navigate within your Mac to the location you stored the file to be shared. Select the file and click ‘choose file.’ (You may also want to check the “send Windows-friendly at-

tachments” box if the recipients use PCs.) You will be returned to your message and you can then click the send icon.

TOOLBAR MANAGEMENTThe toolbar can be custom-

ized to your preferences. In the menu bar, select ‘view/custom-ize toolbar.’ A window displays the various icons that can be placed in the toolbar. Drag all

you want up to the toolbar. You can also remove items from the toolbar by dragging them out. You can select icon and text, icon only, or text only for the display.

The toolbar view is different for different activities. Custom-ize each toolbar to your prefer-ence.

Do you have a question about using your Mac?

Send your question to Jerry:

AskJWK@gmail.com. An index of prior Mac 411 articles is avail-able (tinyurl.com/Mac411In-dex2).

Jerry King is president of the Naples MacFriends User Group, founded to help Macintosh users get the most out of their computers. NMUG is open to area residents and seasonal visitors. For membership information visit www.naplesmug.com.

MACfrom 1D

LORI HAMILTON

Naples designer Constance Davidson uses natural light and tableside lamps for a dramatic effect.

highlight art, and last is to add sparkle and ac-cent.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Gilkey will present “10 Illuminating Ideas for the Bedroom.” The free seminar will show how to light bedroom retreats and mix sources of light

to achieve different ef-fects. Gilkey will share examples of her bedroom designs and how she cre-ated their atmospheres.

Also in the class: in-formation on what light bulbs are best, where to use dimmers and other tricks of the trade to cre-ate a dramatic effect and efficient use of lighting.

Following the presenta-tion, there will be refresh-

ments and a tour at Ralph Lauren Home Lighting and Accessories at Web-ster & Co.Seating is lim-ited; reservations are re-quired by Monday, Oct. 22. Register online only. Visit MiromarDesignCenter. com. Call 239-390-8207 for more general infor-mation.

Through Oct. 31, the center focuses on the “Best in Bedrooms,” with

a “Sleep in Style” show-case introducing its new-est products and designs for beds, lighting, stor-age, linens, headboards and more.

More than 10 custom-designed bedroom suites will be on display on the first f loor with many more in showrooms, and there are corresponding sales on bedroom fur-nishings.

LIGHTSfrom 1D

Orchids for saleCome early for the best picks at

the Naples Orchid Society’s annual fall orchid sale.When: Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 3Where: Baker Center Gym,

Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, NaplesCost: Free (cash, checks and

credit cards accepted)Information: 239-404-1916; 239-

262-0987 or NaplesOrchidSociety.org

Learn about endangered wildflowers

Local botanist Roger L. Ham-mer will present a lecture on “En-dangered Wildflowers of Florida.” He is the author of “Everglades

Wildflowers” and “Florida Keys Wildflowers” among other publi-cations, which will be available for purchase.When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15Where: Kapnik Center at Naples

Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, NaplesCost: FreeInformation: Call Jean Roche

239-597-7222 or visit naplesfnps.org

Diagnosing plant problems

Master gardeners will be on hand to help diagnose and rem-edy your plant pest problems and to recommend best care tech-niques in the landscape. Bring photos or samples in plastic bags

to diagnose problems.When: 10 a.m. to noon SaturdayWhere: Home Depot, Airport-

Pulling Road and Davis Boulevard, Naples (inside garden center)Cost: FreeInformation: 239-353-4244 or

collier.ifas.ufl

Native plant saleThe Coccoloba Chapter of the

Florida Native Plant Society is hosting its annual native plant sale to help support the nonprofit organization and to educate the community about protecting local natural resources and the impor-tance of native plant communities.When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20Where: Manatee Park, 10901

Palm Beach Blvd., Fort MyersCost: Free

Information: John Sib-ley 239-671-9663 or john@ nolawn.com

Bonsai show and saleThe Bonsai Society of South-

west Florida is hosting its annual bonsai show and sale. The annual event will feature bonsai exhibits and critiques, workshops, raffles and silent auctions. Renowned bonsai artists will present lectures and provide demonstrations.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17

and 18Where: Lee County Election

Center in Fort Myers, 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers (across from the Bell Tower mall).Cost: Free (free parking)Information: Call Jim Bremer

239-482-7543

Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, offers events for a variety of interests. The Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays). Reg-ular admission prices: $12.95 adults, $7.95 ages 4-14; free for members and ages younger than 4. For more information, call 239-643-7275 or visit naplesgarden.org.

DAILYDogs in the Garden

Walk: $7.95 for nonmem-ber dogs, Sunday: 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday: 8 to 11 a.m., Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY ■ Monarch Monitor-

ing Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon. The monarch butterfly is among the world’s most recognized and researched insects. Scientists are concerned about threats to this creature’s habitats, mi-gration and reproduc-tion, but you can help. Data collected by citi-zen scientists is vital to professional scientists researching monarch butterfly behavior, par-asites, migration and more.

Registration is re-quired. Cost: $10 Garden members/$15 nonmem-bers

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

■ Great Family Pro-gram — W.O.N.D.E.R. This month’s theme is “Butterflies.” Learn more about the butter-flies in Southwest Flori-da, and become a citizen scientist, and discover much more through stories and hands-on activities in the Smith Children’s Garden: 10:30 a.m. No registra-tion necessary.

TUESDAY ■ Early Bird Hours:

8 a.m. — Every Tuesday we open at 8 a.m. for the “early birds.” Whether you choose to paint, take photographs, use the miles of walking trails, or just come out to bird watch, we invite you to join us during these spe-cial morning hours. Art-ist guidelines: All easels and tripods must be kept off pathways, artists/photographers are re-sponsible for supplies/set-up/breakdown, eco-friendly paints only and tarp/canvas required to be laid down for art-ists work areas. Regular Garden admission; free to members

THURSDAY ■ Master Gardener’s

Plant Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.; Visi-tor’s Center. Mike Mal-loy, plant and butterfly expert, answers your questions about plant health, landscaping and more. Free to the public.

Get Growing

In the garden

By Kim PalmerMinneapolis Star Tribune

Architectural metalsmith Chris Rand fired up a blow-torch at the Ivy Arts Studio in Minneapolis and trans-formed cold, hard metal into intricate ginkgo leaves.

The leaves — delicately curved and fluted, in cop-per, bronze and steel — are embellishments for a pair of steel vestibule doors that Rand recently forged for a St. Paul couple. And Rand was having fun.

“I don’t have a favorite metal — I love them all,” he said, as he bent the metal to his artistic will. “I love what I can do to them.”

Blacksmiths have been creating objects from wrought iron and steel for centuries, but a new gen-eration of metal artisans is employing the ancient methods to forge distinctive new architectural elements, furniture and accessories for homes and other spaces.

“In the ’70s, people feared the techniques would be lost,” Rand said. “But more young people are getting into it, and the elders have done a good job to set the stage.”

Rand found his way into metal art after a job putting hitches on cars.

His boss saw his inter-est, gave him the keys to the shop, and Rand started experimenting, which ulti-mately led to his enrolling at the Minnesota College of Art and Design.

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be an inventor,” he said.

Now, his metalwork com-bines art and invention. Rand forges all his own tools, each custom-made for the particular project at hand.

“I like toggling between left and right brain,” he said.

St. Paul architect John Yust, who designed the Art Nouveau-inspired ginkgo doors in collaboration with Rand, loves integrating cus-tom metalwork into his proj-ects, both public and private, he said.

“When done well, it just resonates with amazing emotional connection to people. Like artwork or

music, it can bring goose bumps,” he said.

Yust works with several local blacksmiths to bring his designs to life.

“The Twin Cities doesn’t have the heritage of metal-work that some other cities like New York, Chicago and Charleston do,” he said, but it does have a sizable pool of skilled artisans and a local Guild of Metalsmiths.

“Some of the best metal-work ends up in the private

domain,” Yust said. “The public doesn’t get to see it, see how cool the details are.”

Those details are on lav-ish display in “Ironwork Today 3,” a new coffee-table book showcasing contempo-rary metalwork and featur-ing work by Rand and Min-neapolis metal artist Lisa Elias of Elias Metal Studio.

Elias taught herself to weld while still a Univer-sity of Minnesota student because she wanted to in-corporate metal into her glassblowing.

Since then, she has been turning out an eclectic array of objects: lighting, doorbell ringers, railings, gates, trel-lises and arbors, birdbaths, sconces — even toilet-paper holders.

She also has created high-visibility public projects, in-cluding a downtown Minne-apolis drinking fountain and 30 tree-corral grates, adding a little poetry and flair to what could be mundanely functional objects.

“I embellish places and spaces,” Elias said. “Every-one needs a gate. If it’s an artistic one, I’m glad to be called.”

Turning metals into architectural statements

SHNS (3)

Metalsmith Chris Rand holds a notebook that shows the first design of the door he is working on.

Architect John Yust stands behind a ginkgo door he designed in collaboration with Chris Rand.

Rand checks the metal against a full-size pattern he creates for the project to make sure the pieces will fit.