Designed to Last: Our Journey of Building an Intentional Home, Growing in Faith, and Finding Joy in the In-Between
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- Create Date：2022-04-25 08:51:40
- Update Date：2025-09-06
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- Author：Ashley Petrone
- ISBN：1496455126
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Summary
Design a life intentionally。 Grow faithfully。 Create something beautiful that will last！
Over half a million readers have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone。 Through their popular online community Arrows and Bow， Ashley and Dino share their adventures， mishaps， and joys of building a life together using an unexpected element: design。 Now， in their much-anticipated debut book， Ashley and Dino invite readers into their home and relationship through their trademark honest and hilarious storytelling。 They share both never-before-revealed and fan-favorite stories， including
getting engaged after only three weeks！
why they chose to wait until their wedding night
moving into an RV with three kids （and they're still speaking to each other！）
the unexpected， painful circumstances that led them to find deeper hope
turning Ashley's creative hobby into a thriving business 。 。 。 and so。 much。 more！
Ashley and Dino are the first to say they don't have all the answers， but they welcome you to join them as they share the struggles and successes that come from intentionally staying committed to God and each other。 Because when you build with faith， creativity， and love as the foundation 。 。 。 you build something designed to last。 Includes exclusive photos and bonus DIY decorating tips！
Over half a million readers have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone。 Through their popular online community Arrows and Bow， Ashley and Dino share their adventures， mishaps， and joys of building a life together using an unexpected element: design。 Now， in their much-anticipated debut book， Ashley and Dino invite readers into their home and relationship through their trademark honest and hilarious storytelling。 They share both never-before-revealed and fan-favorite stories， including
getting engaged after only three weeks！
why they chose to wait until their wedding night
moving into an RV with three kids （and they're still speaking to each other！）
the unexpected， painful circumstances that led them to find deeper hope
turning Ashley's creative hobby into a thriving business 。 。 。 and so。 much。 more！
Ashley and Dino are the first to say they don't have all the answers， but they welcome you to join them as they share the struggles and successes that come from intentionally staying committed to God and each other。 Because when you build with faith， creativity， and love as the foundation 。 。 。 you build something designed to last。 Includes exclusive photos and bonus DIY decorating tips！
Reviews
Olivia Te Velde
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I really loved this book。 Ashley and Dino seem so genuine and I can feel the heart and soul they poured into this book。 I definitely teared up a few times！ Also loved the format and photos - it was a super enjoyable read :）
Kristy Q
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I feel so inspired after reading this book！ Ashley and Dino are so refreshing and fun。 I have a list of new design ideas for my home and I can’t wait to tackle them all！ It’s been so fun following them on all their different journeys and learning more about their why in this book。 Definitely recommend this book！
Megan Bisson
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Not something I would naturally pick up， but a friend gave it to me and wow！ Very thought-provoking on how I want to be intentional with my future family。 I loved the way it was written！
Christie Vasquez
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Love love love。 Great advice。 Ashley reading was amazing。
Katherine Kehres
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An amazing book that in perfect union balances life responsibilities amongst relationships and home design。 So much of this was relatable and spoke to different areas that I personally feel like I struggle with！ I am torn as to whether the Petrone’s story has inspired me to take more risks with all the house projects and life decisions I toy with or if I should listen to Ashley’s sentiments about looking for peace and calm and waiting for God to show me my next path。 Gosh I couldn’t have read th An amazing book that in perfect union balances life responsibilities amongst relationships and home design。 So much of this was relatable and spoke to different areas that I personally feel like I struggle with！ I am torn as to whether the Petrone’s story has inspired me to take more risks with all the house projects and life decisions I toy with or if I should listen to Ashley’s sentiments about looking for peace and calm and waiting for God to show me my next path。 Gosh I couldn’t have read this at a better time！ 。。。more
Megan Simpson
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I loved listening to Ashley and Dino’s story and Ashley’s home design advice。 I read along while also listening to their audio version。 Highly recommended！
Lori
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Loved it！！
Andrea
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Such a beautiful love letter between a couple and a great reminder that it truly is the simple that matters the most。
Ashlie
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Absolutely loved the entire book。 Loved both Ashley and Dino’s humility and honesty。 And， appreciated the vulnerability and humor。 Honestly just a flat out engaging read。 Great writing。 Also， Refreshing format…。tying the relationship in with interior design。 If they write another， I will definitely read！
Claudia
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This book was such a joy to listen to and now to hold in my hands。 I prefer audiobooks these days。 However， I knew Designed to Last was going to be a one to own physically。 Currently sitting out as a sweet coffee table book for all to see。 Ashley and Dino share how they have grown as individuals and as a couple and how their faith has guided them along the way and I love their style。
Sarah
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I loved this book。 Great reminders about what matters most， how important it is to make time for your loved ones and how simplifying is a great way to find joy in everyday life。 Highly recommend。
Courtney Lynch
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This book has a calming matter to it！ It has given insight into the before of Ashley and Dino Petrone and it show real people。 The struggles， the victories， the raw emotions of marriage and parenthood！
Jennifer Jefferson
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This book is written by both husband and wife❤️You really hear their voices as they both share their perspectives。 It’s perfect for reading with your spouse。 Lovely book sharing their faith and so honest about their relationship。 Definitely a good read！
Alisa Jeffus
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Really enjoyed listening to Ashley & Dino’s story。 Their trust & dependence on God is encouraging and inspiring。 Cheering them on 👏🏼
Morgan
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Ashley and Dino are relatable on so many levels！ They share their lives on social media and their book lets you in on even more！ From marriage， God and finding the joy in the in-between， nothing is sugar coated。 Go get a copy to support this amazing couple。
melissa
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I loved this book！ I loved how it assisted me in doing some self-inventory and reflect on my goals and how to continue to simplify my life。 I also appreciated their authenticity and openess in sharing their journey as a family and as a partners。 I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family。
Jessica Evans
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Wow！ The way that Ashley and Dino tell their story is so uplifting and incredible。 The upward spiral of loving one another and focusing on unity in their marriage is such a powerful reminder。 As a fellow design lover I felt inspired by all Ashley’s tips & tricks！ A must read！
Olivia Sparks
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I have the pleasure of getting access to a pre release copy & let me tell you… Ashley & Dino put it all on the table & are so down to earth in their writing style just as they are in any other content I have seen from them！ This book is perfect for someone who needs design pointers， insights into marriage （especially if you are a person of faith）， and on how to know our worth and find joy in areas of our lives through the lens of our creator instead of through the lenses that society has put ont I have the pleasure of getting access to a pre release copy & let me tell you… Ashley & Dino put it all on the table & are so down to earth in their writing style just as they are in any other content I have seen from them！ This book is perfect for someone who needs design pointers， insights into marriage （especially if you are a person of faith）， and on how to know our worth and find joy in areas of our lives through the lens of our creator instead of through the lenses that society has put onto us！ 。。。more
Karen Clark
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I have been following the Petrones for a little over a year now and have been so intrigued and inspired by their story。 When they announced they had written a book I was so excited that I immediately pre-ordered a copy of it。 I’m only on chapter 6 but already the book has far exceeded my expectations。 I cannot wait to finish it。
Alicia D。
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I’m so thankful I received an early released copy of Designed to Launch！ Ashley & Dino’s telling of their relationship is so relatable。 You’ll laugh & cry & learn so much。 I’m also thankful for Ashley’s design tips！ I can’t wait to try them 🧡
Zsanae
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Such a fun read！ Such a great mix of their story-God's faithfulness， directing， and pruning- and practical design！ Loved hearing the story from both of their perspectives。 Such a fun read！ Such a great mix of their story-God's faithfulness， directing， and pruning- and practical design！ Loved hearing the story from both of their perspectives。 。。。more
Eliza Stinson
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I have had the pleasure to read Ashley and Dino Petrone book called Designed to Last。 If you follow them like I do abs have for years since Quinn was little， then you know they are the most loving， intentional family driven by God and the things he calls them to do。 The book has everything in it for every person， from living an intentional life， styling and designing a home to fit your needs to marriage and life。 I feel honored to read it early！ Thank you Ashley and Dino for changing our world a I have had the pleasure to read Ashley and Dino Petrone book called Designed to Last。 If you follow them like I do abs have for years since Quinn was little， then you know they are the most loving， intentional family driven by God and the things he calls them to do。 The book has everything in it for every person， from living an intentional life， styling and designing a home to fit your needs to marriage and life。 I feel honored to read it early！ Thank you Ashley and Dino for changing our world and communities for the better。 You have changed my life for the better in so many way！ Thank You！ 。。。more
Jennifer Lee
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I've followed Arrows & Bow on Instagram for a while now and was happy to pre-order this book， if for no other reason than to support a family who brings joy， fun and inspiration to my feed on a daily basis。 I would have been fine if it just ended up being a cute coffee table book。 It turned out to be so much more。 I laughed and I cried （the audiobook version is a must！） and I read things that resonated with me so much that I took action right then and there。 In Chapter 9 Ashley and Dino talk abo I've followed Arrows & Bow on Instagram for a while now and was happy to pre-order this book， if for no other reason than to support a family who brings joy， fun and inspiration to my feed on a daily basis。 I would have been fine if it just ended up being a cute coffee table book。 It turned out to be so much more。 I laughed and I cried （the audiobook version is a must！） and I read things that resonated with me so much that I took action right then and there。 In Chapter 9 Ashley and Dino talk about putting love into action。 I stopped what I was doing and reached out to a loved one who had been on my mind。 I started complimenting my husband all of the time。 The home tips were great too。 It's inspired me to stop accumulating things that don't really matter to me and keep what is essential and meaningful。 Most importantly， Ashley and Dino give testimony after testimony of how seeking God's purpose and plan for our lives is the most fulfilling adventure of all。 。。。more
Lois
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I just listened to this book。 It was so good I even had to go back and listen to a few chapters a second time！ I can’t wait until the actual book is in my hands in a few days because I already know I’ll be referencing some things that really made an impression on my heart。 I’ve already ordered 2 books for gifting and it looks like I may add to that list！ I’ve been married almost 43 years and Ashley and Dino spoke to my heart about marriage！ I think this book speaks to newly marrieds， long time m I just listened to this book。 It was so good I even had to go back and listen to a few chapters a second time！ I can’t wait until the actual book is in my hands in a few days because I already know I’ll be referencing some things that really made an impression on my heart。 I’ve already ordered 2 books for gifting and it looks like I may add to that list！ I’ve been married almost 43 years and Ashley and Dino spoke to my heart about marriage！ I think this book speaks to newly marrieds， long time marrieds and even singles。 There’s just a lot to think about in relationships。 LOVED it！ 。。。more
Terri
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I was looking forward to reading this book as I have been following Ashley and Dino Petrone on social media。 I pre-ordered the book months ago and then was fortunate to receive an advance copy。 I was immediately drawn in as I read the words they each had written。 This book is a gem and I really enjoyed reading Ashley’s side of the story and Dino’s side of the story in their own words。 Ashley’s design tips add another layer of greatness to this book as well as photos of their life together as wel I was looking forward to reading this book as I have been following Ashley and Dino Petrone on social media。 I pre-ordered the book months ago and then was fortunate to receive an advance copy。 I was immediately drawn in as I read the words they each had written。 This book is a gem and I really enjoyed reading Ashley’s side of the story and Dino’s side of the story in their own words。 Ashley’s design tips add another layer of greatness to this book as well as photos of their life together as well as pictures of their beautiful Ashley designed homes。 They are such down to earth people who love Jesus and they have shared so many examples of how God has worked in their lives。 I am challenged as an older married woman to live life with “open hands and an unclenched grip”。 I wholeheartedly recommend this book。 。。。more
Kimberly Hendersen
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This book was so good。 It covers everything， from marriage and family to home design。 Ashley and Dino encourage you to love harder， trust God， be adventurous， live with less， and be resourceful with what you have。 They have been through ups and downs and they share those things in the book with encouragement on how they came through stronger on the other side。 I love that Ashley ends each chapter with a simple design tip， somehow it works with the book！ I will definitely be leaving this book out This book was so good。 It covers everything， from marriage and family to home design。 Ashley and Dino encourage you to love harder， trust God， be adventurous， live with less， and be resourceful with what you have。 They have been through ups and downs and they share those things in the book with encouragement on how they came through stronger on the other side。 I love that Ashley ends each chapter with a simple design tip， somehow it works with the book！ I will definitely be leaving this book out on my coffee table for friends to grab when we're hanging out over coffee！ 。。。more
Felicia Owens
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I was blessed to be a part of the launch team for this book。 I received an advance copy and wow was I glad！！ I found joy every time I picked the book up to read it！ I literally found myself smiling after reading pages upon pages。 I probably looked goofy but couldn’t help it。 Dino and Ashely are real with their stories and intentional with their words。 I love that they give God glory along the way。 For anyone married or looking to get married this book is one hundred percent a great read。 For any I was blessed to be a part of the launch team for this book。 I received an advance copy and wow was I glad！！ I found joy every time I picked the book up to read it！ I literally found myself smiling after reading pages upon pages。 I probably looked goofy but couldn’t help it。 Dino and Ashely are real with their stories and intentional with their words。 I love that they give God glory along the way。 For anyone married or looking to get married this book is one hundred percent a great read。 For anyone who enjoys designing， it’s an excellent source。 Simply the way Ashley weaves it into this book is top notch。 。。。more
Christen
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I received an advanced copy of this book， and it has been exciting。 I love that the book is on both of Ashley and Dinos points of view/words。 I have followed them on IG for awhile now and reading this book is like watching them in stories， its them and you can picture what they are saying and that is awesome。 I also absolutely love the fact that I can see my relationship with my husband and our whirlwind romance in Ashley and Dino's story。 Oh and one more thing。 Not only is the book wonderful an I received an advanced copy of this book， and it has been exciting。 I love that the book is on both of Ashley and Dinos points of view/words。 I have followed them on IG for awhile now and reading this book is like watching them in stories， its them and you can picture what they are saying and that is awesome。 I also absolutely love the fact that I can see my relationship with my husband and our whirlwind romance in Ashley and Dino's story。 Oh and one more thing。 Not only is the book wonderful and you need to follow them on IG，but I also did their Plan on the Bible App！ Thank you Ashley and Dino for being you with design and all the pretty things but lovibg God and not being ashamed to show it！！！ 。。。more
Bobbi
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Would expect nothing less than a heartfelt， hilarious and down to earth book from Ashley and Dino！ Truly a gem of a book！ Would highly recommend this to anyone interested in design， relationships， handling life with laughter， intention and love。 Wonderful！
Micaela Weir
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