Nothing is permanent, nothing is finished, nothing is perfect ~ Wabi Sabi

Hello! I’m Chiara Perano. I used to be known for my bespoke stationery and calligraphy studio Lamplighter London, which I have decided to close for a number of reasons. Maybe you came on a workshop of mine, maybe we worked together, or you bought my book Nib + Ink. Things have changed for me since then, and my journey into Motherhood has made me totally rethink how I want to live my life, and I’ve been connecting with my roots artistically and personally.

I have created a new art collection under my studio rebrand Ciao Chiara blending a love of nostalgic lettering, brush illustrations, interiors, food and slow intentional living (the Italian way). I sell artistic items (see some below) and work as a freelance artist, designer and illustrator, and I’m looking forward to reconnecting and collaborating with other creatives, designers and brands. You can still find me on instagram, join me there to chat lettering/art/pizza, and you can see behind the scenes at my home studio. Thank you for sticking with me through this transition, I’m so excited to be back, inspired and ready.

Chiara x

Welcome to my new site