by Kiki Astor | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about the etiquette of apologies and apologizing. Because you’re probably doing it wrong. Please stop saying I’m sorry. You may think it’s good manners and proper etiquette to apologize. Yes, darling, I know that...
by Kiki Astor | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you hold the elevator door for someone? Where do you look when standing in the elevator? Three out of ten Americans admit to closing the elevator door to prevent someone else from getting on. I think the real number’s higher. But did you know that...
by Kiki Astor | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
To clink, or not to clink: the etiquette of gracious toasting The history of clinking glasses Ah, the art of clinking glasses, a gesture as old as time itself, and as…you know, poisoning your guests. Yes, back in ancient times, one would clink glasses or...
by Kiki Astor | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to choose between Stick and Ball and Meat my Fish by romance author Kiki Astor? You can’t read them both at once- so how do you choose? What do you read, or which one do you read first? Here’s a handy guide to Kiki Astor’s first two books. Stick...
by Kiki Astor | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Auntie Kiki was lucky enough to visit St Barth for research this winter for her steamy romance novel, Meat my Fish, so here’s my guide to this dreamy tropical paradise. Many of these spots are mentioned in the book. Enjoy! “Indulge in this page-turning...
by Kiki Astor | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Old Money Aesthetic icon: Grey Gardens Why is Grey Gardens such an old money aesthetic icon? Grey Gardens was originally the home of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (Big Edie) and her daughter Edith Bouvier Beale (Little Edie). Both were relatives of Jacqueline...
