GATHERINGS
Viva la Fiesta
Long live the party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where the mountains meet the desert, the desert meets the sea, and the fun never ends
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ou never know what geographical cues Barclay Butera is going to bring to the table. The design giant could come armed with the coastal vibes of his home base in Newport Beach, California; the midcentury leanings of Palm Springs, California; or the coldweather coziness nudged by his ski abode in Park City, Utah. But for a summer soiree, he chose to host guests well across the Mexican border at his home, Villa Blanca, in Cabo San
ucas, where tropical warmth wafts Designer Barclay L through the air along with the aromas of Butera adds floral flair to the courtyard. one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. The pool area “In Cabo, nothing has to be perfect,” says presents guests the Barclay of the relaxed and carefree approach opportunity to take in city and water views. toward entertaining. “And I am so inspired by the offbeat palettes of Mexican pottery. In the States, we so often apply a formula to design. But here, anything goes.” Summer 2024 TH 19