Welcome to Design Darling!

I’m Mackenzie and I’m currently renovating and decorating an old home in Darien, Connecticut, with my husband Will and our three boys Teddy, Peter, and Tucker. Join me as I make decorating decisions, share my style staples, and chip away at my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days!

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Meet Mackenzie

Hi! I’m Mackenzie Horan Beuttenmuller and I live in Darien, Connecticut, with my husband Will and our three boys Teddy, Peter, and Tucker. I started Design Darling as a creative outlet during my junior year at Bucknell in 2009 and lived in a number of cities across the U.S. before moving back to Connecticut in 2017. We’re currently in the process of renovating and decorating an 1850s home in my hometown and have loved sharing our plans and progress along the way!

Design Darling is a blog about the people, places, and things I love, from the cutest toddler boy shoes to our favorite restaurants on Nantucket and everything in between. I write about decorating and personal style, keep a list of 101 things I’m hoping to accomplish in the next 1001 days, and share parts of my life as a mom to three boys designing a home, wardrobe, and life I love. This little corner of the internet has been my happy place for more than a decade now — and I sincerely hope it will become one for you too!