Gaines didn't study interior design formally, and her self-made evolution of style without the background noise of other people's tastes most likely has helped her zero in on what she both needs and wants in her home. While a maximalist may say "Wait a minute..." after reading her lines, Gaines's quote leans less toward paring down than filling a home with things that you both love and that are meaningful. If you asked Gaines for help choosing the perfect design style for your space, she would hardly advise you to mimic her own — albeit impeccable — taste. Instead, the subtitle of Gaines's book encourages you to "create a space you never want to leave." This should encourage you to curate a feel that represents who lives there, stocked with meaningful and functional objects and things that bring you and yours both comfort and happiness.