While Everything Was Offline, I Built a City

 

The internet decided to disappear for 2.5 days.

No warning. No negotiation. Just gone.

At first, I reached for my phone to tether my iPad so that I can write… then eventually gave up and let the silence settle.

So I went back to something slower.

I spent the past few days making.

Cutting paper, layering details, building little scenes piece by piece. The kind of work that doesn’t rush you, doesn’t demand anything from you except your attention.

That’s how the City Cats came to life.

Each one turned into its own tiny world—different colors, different moods, small details you only notice when you look a little longer.

There’s something grounding about creating with your hands when everything else goes quiet.

A few hours passed and I realize that I now have a collection. 

These pieces are available in the shop. For my global buyers, they’ll be sent out the same way everything else is - carefully packed and shipped via DHL. Fast, secure, and exactly how it should be for my clients. Just send me a message if you’d like one…or all! 😊

There are only 6 in the collection. The designs will not be repeated…If I choose to expand this collection. I have so many designs in my head that I want to create that I don’t want to repeat designs even if I have enough materials. See, most of my materials are vintage. 

I wasn’t trying to do a digital detox. It just happened. And I’m glad it did. I didn’t like that I wasn’t able to write for my blogs for 3 days. But I was able to create. 

And it’s sooo good to just be lost in music while creating with your hands. 

I will leave you with my favorite piece. I hope this cat finds a good home soon. 

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'Til my next post,

Stay soft. Stay strong. Stay Glowing.

LET'S GLOW.

With elegance and quiet fire, 

Lady E

Exhibitor and speaker at the Philippine Book Festival 2026

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