It all began with an idea and a little faith.

The Grit and Grace Collection began when Bonnie was inspired by her life-long best friend, who had started making soap for the holidays. What began as a simple creative project quickly turned into something much more. In the middle of the beautiful chaos of blended family life, soap-making became a source of calm. It offered moments of peace, a way to slow down, and a joy she could share—with her children, who loved helping, and with others through each handmade bar.

When her husband, Gordon, encouraged her to turn this new 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 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 can’t always be understood from the outside—navigating old wounds, generational patterns, and complex dynamics. But through it all, they’ve held fast to two things: grit and grace.

Grit is the mental toughness to face hard things head-on. It’s staying the course, choosing perseverance when walking away might be easier. Grace is how they choose to walk that path—with compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and the understanding that everyone has their own battles. It’s about holding on to values, knowing your worth, and building others up, even when life feels heavy.

Each product in the Grit and Grace Collection—from a bar of soap to a soft t-shirt or a phrase that speaks to the soul—is created with intention. It’s a reminder that even in the messiness of life, there are moments of peace, strength, and beauty to be found.

More than a brand, it’s a reflection of a real journey—and an invitation for others to embrace their own.

Find peace in the process. Strength in the struggle. And beauty in the everyday.