It all began with an idea and a little faith.
It all began with an idea — and a little faith.
The Grit and Grace Collection started when Bonnie was inspired by her lifelong best friend, who had begun making soap for the holidays. What began as a simple creative project quickly turned into something much more. In the beautiful chaos of blended family life, soapmaking became a source of calm — a way to slow down, create, and share small moments of joy. Her children loved helping. Friends and family loved receiving the handmade bars.
When her husband, Gordon, encouraged her to turn this passion into something more, it sparked a shared vision. What started as a peaceful pastime became a purpose-filled brand — a way to create something together and share the beauty they’d found in simplicity, faith, and resilience.
The meaning behind the name.
The Grit and Grace Collection is more than a label. It’s a reflection of their marriage, their family, and their faith. As a blended family, they’ve weathered challenges that aren't always seen from the outside — navigating old wounds, generational patterns, and complex dynamics.
But through it all, they have held fast to two guiding values: grit and grace.
Grit is the strength to face hard things head-on. It’s choosing perseverance when walking away might be easier.
Grace is the way they walk that path — with compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and understanding.
It’s about holding on to faith and hope even when life feels heavy — and building others up along the way.
A brand built on purpose.
Every item in The Grit and Grace Collection — from a bar of soap to a soft t-shirt or a simple phrase that speaks to the soul — is created with intention. Each product is a reminder that even in life’s messiness, there is strength to be found. There is beauty in resilience. There is hope in small, everyday moments.
More than a brand, this is a reflection of a real journey — and an invitation for you to embrace your own.
Find peace in the process.
Strength in the struggle.
And beauty in the everyday.