A creative
studio & journal exploring the inter-section of nature, well-being, and
art.
multi-disciplinary
We are a multi-disciplinary creative studio & journal rooted in creation, connection, and collaboration. We're based in Texas, but thanks to the internet, we work with brands worldwide.
A
creative practice & journal exploring the intersection of nature, well-being, and
We specialize in
the intentional curation of objects, spaces, and experiences that celebrate beauty, mindfulness, and the liturgy of the ordinary.
sensorial art —
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Hello, I'm Rachael.
THE OBSTINATE DAUGHTER is a Texas-based multi-disciplinary creative practice and journal exploring the intersection of nature, well-being, and art. Rooted in interdisciplinary exploration and exchange, we specialize in sensorial art and value respectful creation, connection, and collaboration.
We view life as an active invitation to grow, explore, delight, disagree, rejoice, question the world around us and make sense of things, both seen and unseen.
live with
intention
Live mindfully, with intention; find contentment and ease; be fully present. Engage with that which brings you joy, eschewing all else. Make much of the beauty in everyday, ordinary life.
embrace intuition
Replace goals with daily practices and schedules with gentle rhythms. Take comfort in the ebb and flow; embrace personal changes; celebrate internal shifts; release what no longer serves you; thrive.
prioritize pleasure
We all deserve to experience things that make us feel good — full stop. Go in search of simple, honest pleasures that elicit a cognitive response of deep, internal joy.
find comfort
In a world of intense stress and over-stimulation, take a moment; pause, and be still. Find comfort by surrounding yourself with a like-minded community. Reset, and in turn, change the world around you.
cultivate beauty
Nourish your body; challenge your mind; live well. Go to the opera; immerse yourself in a book; cook; drink wine; get lost in epicurean joys and simple, honest pleasures. Find beauty all around you.
savor each moment
Breathe in the changing tides. Savor every scent; every texture; every detail. As Omar Khayyam, the great Sufi mystic and poet, said: "Be happy for this moment; this moment is your life".
Resources
Your own personal soundtrack, enhanced with transparent radiance that gives any situation a certain, as the French say, “I don’t know what.”
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The Journal
Musings on mindfulness, slow living, and how to fill every facet of our lives — our work, our health, our relationships, and our homes — with intention.
