Mackenzie Alala
Owner, Interior Designer
Mackenzie Alala Ryan is the owner and lead designer of Alala Home. Mackenzie has been passionate about design since a young age. Her unique, creative eye for aesthetics comes naturally, but she expanded her knowledge by attending East Carolina University. She graduated from ECU in 2019 with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Fashion. Shortly after graduation, she packed her bags and headed to the beautiful city of Charleston. Mackenzie not only found her dream career here in the Lowcountry working as a designer but also met her best friend and husband; Jack, here as well. When not immersed in her passion projects; She and Jack enjoy spending time with their two beautiful goldendoodles; Winston and Weller.
As Mackenzie gained more experience working in interior design, she discovered her personal style that combines a clean modern feel with a coastal flair and unique custom curations of furniture. In 2023, she decided she would pursue her dream of owning an interior design + shop that would offer fine furnishings, custom wallpaper and fabrics alongside colorful, unique, and exciting accessories. Mackenzie is full of excitement to begin her journey of helping the Charleston area turn their home into an oasis; because to her, a home is more than just decorations, it is a safe-haven. Mackenzie feels so grateful to be able to pursue her dreams and can’t wait to help you style your dream home.
Sydney Mangum
Sydney Mangum is the Social Media Marketing and Project Manager at Alala Home. Sydney has had a natural eye and passion for art and design for as long as she can remember. In her free time, she has always enjoyed helping friends/ family design and revamp their home interiors. She also held an Internship with a Formal Dress Designer from Los Angeles, California, where she learned to sew and design her own clothing. She also assisted her Fashion Design Mentor, in designing dresses and gowns for women in the movie industry. Sydney started her college career as a Design Studies major but ended up redirecting her focus to Communication Media after discovering her passion for video creation and social media marketing. Sydney attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. During her time at NC State, she became passionately dedicated to learning about all types of media. After graduation, Sydney moved here to Charleston, SC in hopes of it being a positive stepping stone for her career. After completely falling in love with the architecture, people, and magic Charleston offers, she now has no intention of living anywhere else but the Lowcountry.
Sydney’s love for Design and Media has come together in the perfect fusion here at Alala Home which makes this position the perfect place for her.