Don't you get it?

We started out with a very old, flimsy, ugly, beat up wardrobe. Please excuse the mess

My sister (the artistic one) painted the inside to look like the original illustration of Mr. Tumnus and Lucy.

She measured to figure out what size/where she wanted each design to be on the front and then sketched them onto the doors.

She then used a 2 part wood epoxy to make the "carved" designs and applied them directly onto the doors. (She said the epoxy needed a lot of oomph to make it stick to the wood and she had to let portions of each design set a little before she could add more epoxy around it. Otherwise it was not sticking nicely.)

After the epoxy designs were on she then used bamboo to make the "frames" around each design. These ended up being perfect because they had some give to them and so were able to follow the warped curves of the wardrobe. They were wood glued into place and dumbells sat on top to make sure they dried in place. She added more epoxy to fill in where the frames met the designs.

We sanded the wood a bit and used Minwax gel stain in (i think) mahogany to paint/stain it. Most of it just needed 1 coat of stain, but the bamboo "frames" were still a little light so they -and any missed spots- got some touch ups/ a second coat.

And TA-DA! A Narnia wardrobe! 😍🥰

Lucy: I don't think they will notice but I slipped a note in each of my siblings' bag to let them know how much I love them.

Newt: “I love this picture of the Gladers, you look so happy in it Gally.”

Brenda: “Where’s Thomas? Why isn’t he in the picture?”

Merry Christmas @comebacknow

Summary: For their anniversary, Newt decides to make Thomas’ dream a reality, so they pack their things and embark on a great adventure that brings them to explore every corner of Europe. From breathtaking views from mountain tops, to the lively and buzzing European capitals, ending their journey relaxing on golden beaches bathed by crystal clear water. They see it all, but Thomas still has one surprise for Newt, a surprise that comes in the shape of a ring…

A robust ego is able to welcome new perspectives, learn, adapt and change. The fact that LGBTQ people are humans deserving of equal rights does not threaten their identity.

A fragile ego, however, crumbles when confronted with anything that opposes its worldviews.

Maturity is curiosity; wanting to learn for the sake of growth, looking to understand experiences that are not our own, finding answers and becoming a better person.

Being willing to shatter the pillars of one’s own worldviews to accept humanity in its plurality is a symbol of strength and wisdom.

LGBTQ people will keep on living and striving - the world will follow, and the fragile egos will either adapt or be left behind in the dust of our strides towards a brighter future.