Welcome

We are here to craft and share curated stories that effortlessly bridge tradition with modernity to offer sereneness and a new vision of elegance.

Come celebrate the art of slow writing and the richness of poetic luxury.

Behind the Journal

I founded Kiara Journal as a cherished source of inspiration for modern elegance, where refinement transcends boundaries, nourishes love and curiosity, and embraces creativity.

Exquisite Musings

TIMELESS CLASSICS

  • AT HOME IN QUARTU SANT'ELENA

    The soul of south Sardinia.

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  • FOR THE LOVE OF PEONIES

    A story of bashful compassion.

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  • PLEASURE OF WRITING CURSIVE

    The lovely, forgotten art of handwriting.

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Living Artfully

THE ATELIER OF…

Photo by Mary Margaret Smith.

ABSTRACT ART

CARRIE PITTMAN

Illuminating interiors with gentle bursts of calm and radiant energy.

A Moment With…

Meet the artists and designers who elevate beauty by seamlessly blending classic elegance with modern craftsmanship.

  • THE LUXURY OF MIRIAM ESCUDERO

    An exploration of luxury branding.

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  • PLANTED BOTANTICAL CANDLES

    Infusing fragrant tranquility into homes.

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  • SLOW FASHION WITH LUXE PROVENCE

    Reimagining sustainable and effortless French luxury.

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The Kiara Playlist

Immerse yourself in our playlist featuring instrumental pieces by some of our favourite contemporary composers. Each track has been thoughtfully selected to evoke the delicate beauty our journal celebrates.

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Meet @carriepittmanart a splendid artist who harnesses light, texture and colour to illuminate interiors—both indoor spaces and inner souls. Carrie’s art is born from a deep appreciation of beauty and results in elegant abstracts that fee
Slow writing is an art form: a creative process founded on reflection, calmness and intentionality. It allows thoughts to flow freely, uninhibited and brim with beauty and wonder. This natural style creates movement and rhythm. The true essence and i
“Night in August” (La Nuit d’août) by Alfred de Musset is a deeply emotional, lyrical dialogue between the Poet and his Muse. Musset meditates on the bittersweet relationship between the artist and his inspiration, exploring t
Inspired by an appreciation for delicate nuance, we infuse soft living in everything we publish. Our uncluttered, open layout, subtle hues, slow pacing and instrumental music effortlessly invite beauty and tranquility into your daily life. Browse K
@tarik_koivisto founder of @luxeprovence has created a slow fashion luxury brand exquisitely rooted in French savoir-faire. Her designs, from flowing dresses to flattering jumpsuits, reflect the languid beauty of southeastern France with each piece
Inspired by the 18th century fête galante paintings of Antoine Watteau, this excerpt from Paul Verlaine’s poem, Mandoline, translated by Richard Stokes, depicts an elegant outdoor party scene where ephemeral beauty and refined social plea