North America

THE WIGWAM MOTEL: ARIZONA

Accommodation, North America, Travel / By Laura Young

How fun is the Wigwam Motel? It opened in the 1950s and provides guests with the opportunity to sleep in a teepee. The fact that the motel is located along Old Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona makes me love it even more.

Designer Illustrates the Normals of New York City

Double Takes, North America / By Laura Young

New York Normal is an illustrated project from Midwest-native and New York-based designer Rebecca Sloat. Her project depicts the various “normals” of New York City, from the daily papers to pigeons. Via: Desing Ark

BROOKLYN MULTICOLOR WATERTOWER: TOM FRUIN

Art, North America / By Laura Young

There’s a new beauty standing in on the Brooklyn skyline these days and it’s the “Watertower” sculpture by artist Tom Fruin. The multicolored sculptural artwork is made from salvaged plexiglass and steel. The sculture will be on display through June 2013. (found via / images via Robert Banat and Tom Fruin Studio)

This is an archive of things found, things enjoyed and things shared. I launched double takes in 2007 and it’s been kickin’ ever since.

As for me, I’m an American ex-pat currently living in Seoul, South Korea. Moreover, I’m a Chicago native and recent college graduate who favors the nomadic lifestyle over settling down.

According to my diploma, I’m a writer, geographer, and political scientist… I prefer to travel. I’ve been told, however, that doesn’t count as a job title, so technically I’m a freelance writer by profession.

If there’s anything you should know about me it’s the following: I strongly believe that popcorn tastes best with m+ms. I collect maps, passport stamps, and freckles. I think Flintstone vitamins, erasable pens, and pez shooters are all wonderful inventions.

I’d love to hear from you! If you feel the urge to say hello or have a question about something (anything, really!) that’s fine, too. Send me an e-mail and I’ll look forward to it!