We’ve put down the Be My Neighbor Rug that Brandon and I bought almost two months ago.
It’s in his office, looking awesome.
Bookshelves line one wall of the room, and as I showed you last week, that’s where all of our DVDs are currently stored.
Brandon displays a lot of his stuff on top, and also on the shelves above.
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.
What’s that on his desk in lieu of fresh flowers, you ask? Fire Flowers!
OK, so his office is more like a combination of Google Maps PLUS geeky pop culture references.
sarajessica
August 17, 2009 at 6:18 pmThe rug looks faboulous! But I need to ask, the pacman-ghost, is that made of legos? :D
Mrs Soup
August 17, 2009 at 6:26 pmI am so in love with that room.
Jo in New Zealand
August 17, 2009 at 6:49 pmLooks amazing in there !!
Jessibee
August 17, 2009 at 7:18 pmThe google maps description cracked me up!
Jenny
August 17, 2009 at 7:19 pmYour 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!
Tess
August 17, 2009 at 7:34 pmI’m loving those flowers…
shana
August 17, 2009 at 7:54 pmhi 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
Audrie
August 17, 2009 at 7:59 pmThat rug is awesome!! My hubs would definitely love one! And the Fire Flowers are just hilarious hehe! Love it!
robin
August 17, 2009 at 8:11 pmcool office!
Amanda Nicole
August 17, 2009 at 8:22 pmI adore that rug. The whole office is fabulous!
ana
August 17, 2009 at 8:36 pmi 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.
Jesselyn
August 17, 2009 at 8:51 pmIt’s a good thing you are married to that man, because otherwise I would steal him from you!
Dasha
August 17, 2009 at 8:52 pmGreat rug!
Also, what are the green things by your TV? Are they dried flowers?
April Johnson
August 17, 2009 at 9:30 pmI am loving the light saber. I’m sorry. I was drawn to it. His room looks great! I love the fire flowers.
Thrifted Treasure
August 17, 2009 at 9:59 pmI’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!!!
Rebecca
August 18, 2009 at 5:59 ami just love that FLOR! Fabulous color and pattern.
girl, inspired
August 18, 2009 at 6:29 amLove the office, great job! I still love, love, love that graphic red upholstered chair. beautiful!
The Lil Bee
August 18, 2009 at 7:03 amWhat a GREAT rug, I love it! His office looks very inspiring.
Down and Out Chic
August 18, 2009 at 8:04 amthe rug and those fire flowers are fantastic and so cheeky. i love it!
Tanya
August 18, 2009 at 8:20 amIm so getting my brother one of those flowers.
Erin
August 18, 2009 at 8:54 amMy fiance James has the same Futurama sign in his office. Brandon’s got a great space, even if he doesn’t work from home!
hannah b
August 18, 2009 at 9:48 amI love everything… especially the red & white chair I’ve been lusting after for the past couple years! Sooo cute ;)
Nuit
August 18, 2009 at 9:57 amwhat a cool, COOL office!! I love it!
Brandon’s office is really the best place for that rug, looks amazing!
christy
August 18, 2009 at 10:49 amMario! 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.
Kathleen
August 18, 2009 at 11:10 amWhen 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?
Kathy
August 18, 2009 at 12:23 pmI was going to ask about the green balls also? Do tell.
I love the fire flowers, Maaa-rio!
Kate
August 18, 2009 at 1:24 pmI 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.
becky @ farmgirl paints
August 18, 2009 at 1:36 pmVery cool room. Kind of 60’s retro.
Tara
August 18, 2009 at 4:41 pmYes, indeed those are Super Mario flowers.
Wickedly cool.
Donna
August 18, 2009 at 5:58 pmLove the rug. My husband would KILL for that office!
siescierto
August 18, 2009 at 6:56 pmI love the pixelated art! Vintage video game references are fun! The rug rocks and goes well with the mood of it.
hoganfe handmade handbag originals
August 18, 2009 at 7:21 pmLove the entire room! Wow!
mary
kasey
August 19, 2009 at 6:26 amlovin it.
xo
baldy
August 19, 2009 at 10:31 amI gots to be knowing what those cool green ball flowery items are popping outta that vase! And the wooden atari flowers rule.
Jessica
August 19, 2009 at 12:54 pmThat chair is fabulous! Where can I get one like it?
Jen
August 19, 2009 at 2:07 pmHey Jessica – I think it’s the Jakob chair from IKEA.
The ghost and flowers are fab!
Helen
August 19, 2009 at 3:12 pmI’m pretty sure I need fire flowers!
pve
August 19, 2009 at 3:46 pmOh, I really love seeing the man “cave” and all his toys….
Cool space to go and hide or listen to music.
pve
connie
August 19, 2009 at 7:02 pmthat is one cool office.
erin
August 19, 2009 at 7:04 pmlove the fire flowers and pacman thingy!!!
katie w
August 19, 2009 at 8:17 pmlove the fire flowers! found you through decor8 and just love your blog :)
Jasmine @ Experiment in Poverty Blogspot
August 20, 2009 at 3:03 amhaha! i love the room. i love the rug. and i love the fire flowers!
Michele C
August 20, 2009 at 7:43 amNice! Love to follow your decorating.
Down Pillow
August 20, 2009 at 11:25 pmWhat a fun rug! And, love the Freddy Krueger doll :)
Melanye K
August 28, 2009 at 5:08 pmthe fire flowers RULE!!!!
John Anderson
September 2, 2009 at 11:39 amprinted 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.
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October 22, 2009 at 10:30 amLove 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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