Quotes from Tinsley Mortimer

When you order room service as much as I do, and Postmates, you don't really need to have a lot of food.

In 2013, after living in New York for 18 years, I decided to leave Manhattan for a fresh start in Palm Beach.

Of particular note, Palm Beach is one of the safest places in the world to live or visit. Proof of this is that over thirty billionaires live in the 10.4 square mile area.

Every Thanksgiving, we visited our New York cousins and went shopping at Bergdorf's and Saks for long dresses to wear to the Homestead for New Year's Eve.

Everything is groomed in Palm Beach...the lawns, the streets, and the shops are all pristine, particularly those on world-famous Worth Avenue, one of the most fabulous shopping streets in the universe, with outposts of Gucci, Chanel, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton enticing residents and visitors.

We are all human and have our good days, and bad days, so it's important to give one another space when dealing with your own issues.

Originally I was going to write a fashion style guide, but then my publishers suggested I write a novel instead.

I do pack a different dress for each city, and if there are two events in a city, I have to pack two. Even so, I am able to travel with only one large suitcase and a small hanging bag for the fluffier dresses.

Being blond just makes me feel happier, like when the sun's hitting you. The blond pops. It's cheerful.

I know when I go out and wear a pretty dress and get photographed, I'm going to be in the press, which will help with my business.

She may be called 'Grace the Face' for her physical beauty, but Grace Meigher is as beautiful on the inside as the outside.

If I put cameras on you every day, you're gonna be emotional and nothing will be perfect. You have to allow people to be people.

I always pamper myself with scented candles. They make the room look beautiful and me feel pretty.

You don't talk about celebrities in the Hamptons, duh!

I wasn't going to a charity event in order to get a picture, in order to get into a magazine.

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.

Nothing really surprises me anymore. You put yourself out there - you're open and honest with what you have to deal with.

Make sure your host knows that you are not high maintenance, and that you'll fit into any schedule that is planned.

I never saw myself as this big socialite, but from an outsider point of view, there was a lot going on.

I know what I am doing with my handbag design and clothing design.

A sweater around your neck is always a great idea.

Southamptoners think they are being beachy, but they are far more dressy than Newport. Stylish wedge shoes and sandals for ladies - silk caftans or long casual pants.

I am obviously a very creative person.

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.