Hi, my name is Corina and welcome to my online store 'Integrity and Grace'.
I have a passion for retail and I've been involved in this industry for almost 25 years.
I opened my first bricks and mortar retail outlet in 2004 in the historic township of Willunga, SA. During the following 18 years, I am Tall Poppy blossomed and became a very popular shopping destination on the Fleurieu Peninsula. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends and customers for their friendship and support over the years. Owning the shop taught me many things about business, relationships and about myself, and I will always be grateful for this amazing experience.
In October 2022, I sold the shop with the intention of working from home. So here I am in Mount Compass, in the company of my Labradoodle Alby, running my online e-commerce store 'Integrity and Grace'.
The products that I now showcase are all about 'Love, Joy and Faith'. Inspiring gifts that represent Love for yourself and others, Joy in all things natural and beautiful, and meaningful gifts to promote Faith in God.
I have a passion to support Australian small businesses, designers and artists. Included on this site, is the fabulous artwork created by my hubby Brian Kowald. I hope that you love my selection of products, and are blessed by them too.
The name of the business - Integrity and Grace
I had these words tattooed on my inner forearm as a 50th Birthday present from my daughter Dani. When I became a Christian in July 2019, these words took on a deeper meaning for me. Integrity to me, represents seeking the truth, speaking the truth, and being truthful to myself and others. Grace represents forgiving others as Christ forgave us, and always coming from a place of kindness.
With this in mind, TRUTH AND KINDNESS are the essence of my life and business which I endeavour to pursue.
Alby, my super dog is so excited to be involved in our new venture, he's jumping leaps and bounds with excitement.
On a more serious note, we're here to be of service to you the best way we can. Please let us know if you have any questions, problems, or just want to have a chat. We're here for you to make this experience as positive as possible.
If there's a product or product range in keeping with our philosophy that you would like us to stock, please let me know and we'll do our best to source it. Blessings to you all!