Michaela Goade, an award-winning illustrator who lives in Sitka, Alaska, is a member of the Tlingit tribe and her work is a celebration of her culture as well as her love of nature. Her beautiful illustrations in We Are Water Protectors, a children’s book by Carole Lindstrom, led to her being the first woman of …
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11-03-2021 ~ Nourish Each Other
November’s Moment of Bliss Non-profit Spotlight shines on Nourish LA, a grassroots, volunteer-led nonprofit focused on providing food to hungry folks while diverting and reclaiming food waste. Founded in the early days of the pandemic by the tenacious Natalie Flores, Nourish harnessed the energy of collective action by enlisting volunteers, shuttered restaurants, grocery stores and …
10-20-2021 ~ Returning The Daintree
Australia’s Daintree rainforest is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is believed to be 180 million years old, with fossils and relics dating back to the great Gondwanan forests that covered what is now Australia and parts of Antarctica before the continents split apart 50 to 100 million years ago. As such, the rainforest “presents …
10-06-2021 ~ Spotlight: A Sense of Home
Thanks to our work with fundraising for nonprofits, we at Bliss Auctions know first-hand just how many wonderful organizations are out there doing good work in their communities, and we decided we want to give them all a shout-out! To that end, we’re dedicating one of our weekly Moments of Bliss per month to shining …
Hybrid Events: How To Please Everyone!
You know the old saying about “you can’t please all of the people all of the time”? Well, it’s as true about life as it is about gala planning! If you try to please everyone, there’s a good chance that no one ends up happy. Now that we’ve acknowledged the elephant in the room, let’s …
08-25-2021 ~ Overcoming Our Obstacles
No matter the challenge, we all face obstacles on our paths to success, and often times, it is how we respond to those obstacles that is the true achievement, when compared to the prize at the end of the race. Every time we persevere, each time we get back up after falling down, every instance …
08-18-2021 ~ Keeping Our Cool
Soaring temperatures have lately caused folks to find creative and innovative ways to get or stay cool, but this pup, Nelly, has gone the more traditional route: head-to-tail soaking in cool water. The level of relaxation and chill achieved by this sweet dog is enviable, though we know that not everyone has access to such …
08-11-2021 ~ The Wizard of Paws
Derek Campina, founder of Bionic Pets, discovered a way to combine his interests in design and 3D modelling with his love of animals and, in the process, pioneered his own field. Animal ortho care was not an industry that existed before Derek launched his company in 2005, and since then he’s helped all sorts of …
08-04-2021 ~ Fairy Tale Dreams Can Come True
It’s been six years since legendary pro skater Tony Hawk posted a tweet that went viral and shot Rayssa Leal to internet stardom as the fairy princess skater. She’s clearly been working hard since then, as she showed us all when she won the silver medal for Brazil at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021. …
07-28-2021 ~ Stand Here For Dance Party
What could be better than an impromptu dance party? How about a planned moment of surprise, delight, community and fun?! Organized by street performance group Improv Everywhere and featuring the dance troupe Dynamic Rockers, Stand Here For Dance Party was a wonderful mixture of performance art and culture jamming. The effects on the surprised on-lookers …