It’s Like Living in Google Maps

We’ve put down the Be My Neighbor Rug that Brandon and I bought almost two months ago.

Be My Neighbor Rug FLOR

It’s in his office, looking awesome.

Brandon's Office

Bookshelves line one wall of the room, and as I showed you last week, that’s where all of our DVDs are currently stored.

Billy Bookcases

Brandon displays a lot of his stuff on top, and also on the shelves above.

Brandon's Office

The desk was left behind by our home’s previous owners, and the chair is from IKEA. Brandon doesn’t work from home like I do, so we figured that the chair would be fine for light, occasional use. It looks nice but unfortunately it has developed a loud creak that we can’t fix.

Brandon's Office

What’s that on his desk in lieu of fresh flowers, you ask? Fire Flowers!

Fire Flowers!

OK, so his office is more like a combination of Google Maps PLUS geeky pop culture references.

49 Responses to “It’s Like Living in Google Maps”

  1. sarajessica August 17, 2009 at 6:18 pm #

    The rug looks faboulous! But I need to ask, the pacman-ghost, is that made of legos? :D

  2. Mrs Soup August 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm #

    I am so in love with that room.

  3. Jo in New Zealand August 17, 2009 at 6:49 pm #

    Looks amazing in there !!

  4. Jessibee August 17, 2009 at 7:18 pm #

    The google maps description cracked me up!

  5. Jenny August 17, 2009 at 7:19 pm #

    Your home is amazing and your blog is so inspirational! I used to work for Interface so I have a soft spot in my heart for those carpet tiles. I have some of the solid color felt-like ones on my closet floor.

    I was wondering the same thing about the PacMan ghost!

  6. Tess August 17, 2009 at 7:34 pm #

    I’m loving those flowers…

  7. shana August 17, 2009 at 7:54 pm #

    hi nicole,

    the rug rocks! and thanks for featuring the fire flowers! i showed shawn and he totally did an “aw shucks!”

    xo,
    shana

    p.s. to everyone asking about the ghost – they’re made by my oh so talented husband http://pixelparty.etsy.com

  8. Audrie August 17, 2009 at 7:59 pm #

    That rug is awesome!! My hubs would definitely love one! And the Fire Flowers are just hilarious hehe! Love it!

  9. robin August 17, 2009 at 8:11 pm #

    cool office!

  10. Amanda Nicole August 17, 2009 at 8:22 pm #

    I adore that rug. The whole office is fabulous!

  11. ana August 17, 2009 at 8:36 pm #

    i have the same chair and it makes a loud noise too! it’s in my living room so every time someone is over and seats on it, they think they broke it! and i have to explain to them that it already made that noise…ugh, yeah it looks nice but it’s uncomfortable and it’s heavy and that noise, makes me wish i never bought it.

  12. Jesselyn August 17, 2009 at 8:51 pm #

    It’s a good thing you are married to that man, because otherwise I would steal him from you!

  13. Dasha August 17, 2009 at 8:52 pm #

    Great rug!

    Also, what are the green things by your TV? Are they dried flowers?

  14. April Johnson August 17, 2009 at 9:30 pm #

    I am loving the light saber. I’m sorry. I was drawn to it. His room looks great! I love the fire flowers.

  15. Thrifted Treasure August 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm #

    I’d never get any work done in that office, too many lovely things to look at :-) Did I spot a pacman/space invader thingy made out of lego on the wall? I am so stealing that idea!!!

  16. Rebecca August 18, 2009 at 5:59 am #

    i just love that FLOR! Fabulous color and pattern.

  17. girl, inspired August 18, 2009 at 6:29 am #

    Love the office, great job! I still love, love, love that graphic red upholstered chair. beautiful!

  18. The Lil Bee August 18, 2009 at 7:03 am #

    What a GREAT rug, I love it! His office looks very inspiring.

  19. Down and Out Chic August 18, 2009 at 8:04 am #

    the rug and those fire flowers are fantastic and so cheeky. i love it!

  20. Tanya August 18, 2009 at 8:20 am #

    Im so getting my brother one of those flowers.

  21. Erin August 18, 2009 at 8:54 am #

    My fiance James has the same Futurama sign in his office. Brandon’s got a great space, even if he doesn’t work from home!

  22. hannah b August 18, 2009 at 9:48 am #

    I love everything… especially the red & white chair I’ve been lusting after for the past couple years! Sooo cute ;)

  23. Nuit August 18, 2009 at 9:57 am #

    what a cool, COOL office!! I love it!

    Brandon’s office is really the best place for that rug, looks amazing!

  24. christy August 18, 2009 at 10:49 am #

    Mario! Love Brandon’s office, brings out the kid in you. :) I always love to a little (or a lot) of whimsy in a space. Very fun & creative.

  25. Kathleen August 18, 2009 at 11:10 am #

    When I first saw that rug on the market I thought it would be tricky to pull off but you guys did it swimmingly!

    Also, are the green balls a plant? What kind?

  26. Kathy August 18, 2009 at 12:23 pm #

    I was going to ask about the green balls also? Do tell.

    I love the fire flowers, Maaa-rio!

  27. Kate August 18, 2009 at 1:24 pm #

    I LOVE seeing this rug in a real room! I’ve seen it before, but could never picture how it would work with other decor. It looks perfect. Funky cool, yet totally at home in your well-designed place.

  28. becky @ farmgirl paints August 18, 2009 at 1:36 pm #

    Very cool room. Kind of 60′s retro.

  29. Tara August 18, 2009 at 4:41 pm #

    Yes, indeed those are Super Mario flowers.
    Wickedly cool.

  30. Donna August 18, 2009 at 5:58 pm #

    Love the rug. My husband would KILL for that office!

  31. siescierto August 18, 2009 at 6:56 pm #

    I love the pixelated art! Vintage video game references are fun! The rug rocks and goes well with the mood of it.

  32. hoganfe handmade handbag originals August 18, 2009 at 7:21 pm #

    Love the entire room! Wow!
    mary

  33. kasey August 19, 2009 at 6:26 am #

    lovin it.
    xo

  34. baldy August 19, 2009 at 10:31 am #

    I gots to be knowing what those cool green ball flowery items are popping outta that vase! And the wooden atari flowers rule.

  35. Jessica August 19, 2009 at 12:54 pm #

    That chair is fabulous! Where can I get one like it?

  36. Jen August 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm #

    Hey Jessica – I think it’s the Jakob chair from IKEA.

    The ghost and flowers are fab!

  37. Helen August 19, 2009 at 3:12 pm #

    I’m pretty sure I need fire flowers!

  38. pve August 19, 2009 at 3:46 pm #

    Oh, I really love seeing the man “cave” and all his toys….
    Cool space to go and hide or listen to music.
    pve

  39. connie August 19, 2009 at 7:02 pm #

    that is one cool office.

  40. erin August 19, 2009 at 7:04 pm #

    love the fire flowers and pacman thingy!!!

  41. katie w August 19, 2009 at 8:17 pm #

    love the fire flowers! found you through decor8 and just love your blog :)

  42. haha! i love the room. i love the rug. and i love the fire flowers!

  43. Michele C August 20, 2009 at 7:43 am #

    Nice! Love to follow your decorating.

  44. Down Pillow August 20, 2009 at 11:25 pm #

    What a fun rug! And, love the Freddy Krueger doll :)

  45. Melanye K August 28, 2009 at 5:08 pm #

    the fire flowers RULE!!!!

  46. John Anderson September 2, 2009 at 11:39 am #

    printed rugs are so popular these days. Im gonna create my own fire flowers and mushroom. I might as well construct a metal pipe for quickly tunneling down from my room in the attic down to the first floor.

  47. PJ October 22, 2009 at 10:30 am #

    Love this soo much! I have a question though – What are the green, flower-ish things in the white vase (second photo)? That’s just what I’ve been looking to add to my guest bedroom.

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