SEGMENT SYNOPSES
Episode 3-09


PRIVATE PLACE - Katherine Helmond
Katherine Helmond was nominated for a Tony Award for her work on Broadway and she received glowing reviews for her work in the feature films Time Bandits and Brazil. But it was her portrayal of Jessica Tate on "Soap" and Mona Robinson on "Who’s The Boss" that made her a bonafide TV star. She won Golden Globes for both parts and has been nominated for an Emmy for her recurring role on "Everybody Loves Raymond." We meet Katherine at her lovely L.A. home.

ETHAN ALLEN ROOM MAKEOVER - Mario Lopez
For six years, Mario Lopez starred in the hit series "Saved By The Bell," and he’s currently co-hosting the popular daytime talk show "The Other Half." His dimpled smile and handsome looks have made him a fan favorite. Mario’s bedroom was in dire need of an upgrade, so we sent our talented Ethan Allen design experts to the rescue.

LIVING LARGE - $8.9M Falcon Ridge Estate
Located in the exclusive and prestigious gated community of Coto de Caza in sunny Southern California, this mansion is truly spectacular. The magnificent 3,000-square-foot living room features 40-foot cathedral ceilings and extraordinary craftsmanship. The woodwork alone is worth a whopping $1.8 million. Outside, there’s a lighted tennis court and not just one, but three swimming pools. The extravagantly lavish home is the epitome of living large!

GREAT ESTATE - Ca D’Zan
This Venetian-style terra cotta mansion in Sarasota, Florida was built in the early 1920’s, at a cost of 1.5 million dollars, for circus pioneer John Ringling and his wife Mabel. The home is filled with the Ringlings’ priceless collection of 17th Century tapestries and paintings, and antique columns and tiles. The mansion recently underwent a six-year, $15 million restoration, with great care taken to preserve the home’s original design, detail work, and even the placement of furniture. The result would make John and Mabel proud.

ON THE MAP - Villa Estrella Mar
Located only minutes away from downtown Puerto Vallarta, Estrella Mar is a refreshing oasis under the perennial Mexican sun. It took more than a hundred workers to build the one-of-a-kind home. Everything was meticulously hand crafted and the result is beyond beautiful. The 20,000 square foot, six-bedroom home is filled with antique folk art that the owners have collected during their travels throughout Mexico and Guatemala. If you want to have the ultimate beachfront vacation, and yet feel like you’re in the comfort of your own home, this is the place to be.