Family Biz + Life Blog Updates

Wow—it has been a while since I’ve posted a blog.  It took longer than expected to settle in to this new life and organization.  If you’re new here, hello!  March 1st, of this year, we put all of our belongings in storage and moved to Turkey with our three young children.

While we intentionally set up our life to be a “full time family,” as we lovingly call it, we have realized that some scheduled time a part helps us grow individually and have time to process our days and lives.  When we are all together, I often feel like I’m in a pinball machine going from fulfilling child need to child need which feels exhausting.  Not to mention my 11 month old is still doing multiple nighttime wakings 😑.

With my new scheduled “me” time, I intend to continue writing.  It will be a mix of biz and personal because to us, they are one of the same.  We will always have one foot in Ohio and one in Turkey.  Ohio is where we met, started our family, and our biz.  We plan to come back often and continue to attend our favorite markets when possible.

Connecting with our Together Textiles community has always been one of my favorite things about our small biz.  In person is preferable, but virtual will continue to play an important role as we travel back and forth.

It is important to us to spend time with the animals, land, and people that contribute to the making of our textiles to ensure the highest quality possible and ethical practices for the people and planet involved.  I feel gratitude for our past which led us here: in Turkey, raising babies and a business, together.

Thanks for being here, for caring about us, and for supporting us.  We care about you and would love to hear from you!  DM me on IG or leave a comment to let me know you’re here.

With love,

xx Allie

& Güven, Reyla, Derya and Atlas

About Together Textiles:

Minimal, sustainable, and versatile, Together Textiles designs robes and towels traditionally hand-spun on looms one at a time in Turkey using the same techniques passed down four generations. Purchasing from Together Textiles means you are supporting an ancient craft, along with a budding family of five who loves connecting with the local community. Follow the family business journey on Instagram @togethertextiles.

Photos by Steph Sheldon