A biography for Tinsley Mortimerhasn’t been written yet.
“I did a reality show. There's nothing scandalous about that. I did it to further my business and career. I make my own money.”
“I love entertaining old school. It's how I feel the most comfortable, because it's what I experienced growing up.”
“I've always loved playing dress up, so I wear party dresses for anything I'm hosting. I think you honor your guests by paying attention to every detail, and this includes your own appearance.”
“I like pretty things around. I like it to be prissed up. Then I feel at least something is sane in my life.”
“I have - thank you, Mommy - family money, thank you, which is nice.”
“A beautiful soap left in the guest bathroom, some fresh flowers by the bed, or a small gift of chocolates in their room will make anyone feel welcome.”
“If I'm in Newport, Rhode Island, with my mother and we're doing nothing, I like to have a full face of makeup, because I'm a Southern girl.”
“A good host will point out food, snacks, and drinks that you're welcome to help yourself to, but if they don't, do not ask what is available. It sounds greedy.”
“Yes, I live in Manhattan - and yes, I'm a cast member on 'The Real Housewives of New York' - but deep down, I'm still a southern gal from Virginia at heart.”
“I know what I am doing with my handbag design and clothing design.”
“I am obviously a very creative person.”
“Because I am southern, I love serving mint juleps in silver cups with a sprig of mint as guests enter.”
“Mayonnaise is basically the only condiment there is. Anything tastes better with lots of mayo... even a spoon.”
“Yes, I do consider the city I will be in when I decide which dress to wear. I get a little edgier in more metropolitan cities and a little fluffier in Southern cities. Having said that, I chose a lavender cupcake of a dress for the start of the book parties in New York City by Rafael Cennamo.”
“I never saw myself as this big socialite, but from an outsider point of view, there was a lot going on.”
“I don't cook. My kitchen is actually very small.”
“Being blond just makes me feel happier, like when the sun's hitting you. The blond pops. It's cheerful.”
“I think my mother has always understood what a romantic idealist I am, so she's never had trouble supporting what might be aberrant behavior to others.”
“It's funny, when you speak with 'New York' you never know which way they are going to go. They sorta walk that middle road where you don't know if your interview is going to go good or bad.”
“Not only Southern children - but adults as well - use the preface ma'am or sir when speaking to someone older or in authority.”