Quotes from Cynthia Bailey

I don't feel like material things validate me in any way.

I don't like to take risks or jump into things before I fully understand how they can benefit me or my situation.

Parenting is a sensitive, controversial subject, so I say to all the mommas and the daddies of the world God bless and good luck!

It is important to know your worth and settle for nothing less.

I love beautiful clothes, shoes, and bags like everyone else. However, I do not put a lot of emphasis on who I wear and how much my clothes cost. If it's a label, it's a label. If it's not, it's not.

There is nothing like being in love and finding the man you want to spend the rest of your life with.

How we choose to handle situations as people is always a personal choice.

I try to choose my words carefully, and only say what I mean and mean what I say.

Regardless of age, no one knows our children better than we do. So with having a child comes the responsibility of making every effort to support, protect, and give them the education they need to make good life choices.

Just because you are friends doesn't mean you like the same kind of men, want to live in the same type of house, and both want your steak cooked the same way! I often disagree with my friends, however I make every effort to be sensitive to their feelings and be supportive.

We all know that I am not a big fan of surprises, and for whatever reason my life seems to be full of them.

Everybody likes a good cocktail.

I have been called a stallion before, and it was always meant as a compliment.

I don't condone violence, period.

I don't know about everyone else, but I felt like the day I turned 40, I could no longer read the dinner menu without glasses, my knees started to betray me, and I can gain 10 pounds just by driving past a McDonalds!

I welcome life's challenges and will do my best to rise to the occasion every time.

I thought it was crazy for people to eat dirt until I actually tasted it. I really liked it!

I have never made it a secret that my background and expertise is in fashion, not pageantry.

I am very close to my daughter, and I have always encouraged her to talk to me about anything and everything. I believe that as long as I keep the lines of communication open with her, I will always be able to give her proper direction, protection, and guidance.

I am strong, confident, and fearless!

Marriage is not easy, especially when it's a very public marriage. I know firsthand.

Wine is smart, sexy, and classy.

Seriously, I think every neighborhood can appreciate a cute little specialty wine shop.

I decided to open up The Bailey Wine Cellar because after visiting Napa and touring the wineries there, I genuinely became interested in and more curious about the wine culture.