When not in Rome.....

If you can't afford a trip to Rome to visit museums then I suggest you schedule a visit with Dominic J. La Ferla. There are no words to describe what we recently saw. I have never heard of Dominic J. La Ferla and Sons. Wayne had introduced Amy and me at Panera a month ago though he told me about Dominic's house about a year ago. He said it was like visiting Rome in Italy and Versailles in Paris.

The stars and planet earth finally lined up and Amy, her daughter Lynn, granddaughter Kaela, Sandi and I were at Panera and Dominic was there. Amy approached Dominic and asked if we could view his house and he graciously said yes. So right after our coffee and bagels, we left and headed down to his house in Torrance.

We rang the doorbell and Dominic came out from the side of the house. He told us to prepare ourselves. No amount of preparation could have prepared us for what we were about to witness. As soon as he opened the door, our mouths dropped and essentially stayed that way throughout the tour.

We were transported to Michelangelo's time. Beautiful life-size statues he carved from Carrara marble were present in every corner of the house. It was incredible to see all the detail that was carved on wood or porcelain. The dome on the ceiling was made to look like wood, only to find out that it was porcelain.

The bedroom has mirrors comparable to Versailles. The bathroom has a sunken floor which has a view of a mini garden/grotto with plants and yet another carved lion on the center. All the moldings are not your ordinary moldings but works of art.

By looking at Dominic, you would never guess the talent he possesses. God has truly blessed him with an abundance of talent. He has visitors from all over the world that comes to see this house. He is happy to show his work and you will not believe that he does this for free. Dominic does not live in the house, though I would love to live in a house like that! Who wouldn't?

If you find yourself in the Torrance area, give him a call and you can schedule an appointment to see his fantastic house. You can reach Dominic at (310) 373-3130. Tell him Karina sent you.