*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
It was fun hearing all of your rap names, guys. That and seeing how many people entered “C.LO” instead of “L.CO.” That does roll of the tongue a bit more easily… Anyways, our random winner is… Rebecca (or should we say “Rebizzle” since that’s her high school nickname, which has stuck around for 15 years). Congrats!
When Sherry and I were looking for some big, bold paintings to add some oomph to a few book photos back in January we turned to a local painter (and friend!) named Lindsay Cowles. And when she arrived at our house to loan us some gorgeous canvasses for our photoshoots, Clara called her J.Lo.
Yup, J.Lo.
We think it was her boots and her dark hair. But Lindsay’s – or should I say L.Co’s – talents lie in a different area than Miss Lopez’s. She creates beautifully colorful abstract paintings that we just love (which are also available as prints, wallpaper and fabric). You’ll have to wait for our book’s release to see where they ended up, but in the meantime one of you is going to win a whopping $500 gift card for one of her paintings.
- PRIZE: $500 towards any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what would your superstar/celebrity nickname be if you could choose one? Does the J.Lo method work for you? J.Pe isn’t too catchy for me. Or would you opt for another variation? Maybe adopt your middle name as your last name? Or find a rap name? Lil’ Spackler perhaps?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (through Oct 29 when purchased direct from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.
Beth says
L.CO. Me!!
Nicole says
L.Co Me!
Melissa says
L.CO ME!
I actually like the sound of M.Mi!
Erica says
L.CO ME!
Shannon LCR says
L.CO ME!!
nancyo says
L.Co ME!
As for my nickname … Back in the day, I really had a crush on Will Smith and the song “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.. Na Na Na” (and the dance). haha. So, I made my AOL screen name “jigganancy” back in 1997.
The AOL screen name stuck around through college (pre-facebook) when AIM was insanely popular. Jigga Nance stuck no matter how hard I tried switching AOL screen names or pretending I was apathetic to it. It’s funny to hear some of my college friends call me at my corporate job, “Jigga Nance”.
Jigga Nance .. er, I mean.
Nanc :)
RachelSD says
L. Co. Me!!
(Great paintings Lindsay!)
Um, gotta go with my junior high moniker, Rocklita.
kris says
“L.CO ME!” Kris Spikes
Emily R. says
L.Co ME! Mine would be E. Ro. All that the Ro portion reminds me of IS Rosie O’Donnell.
Desiree says
L.CO ME
DK One
Lauren Hayden says
L.CO ME!
My dad calls me Lo Ro :-) Hasn’t caught on with anyone else though!
Jen R. says
L.Co me!
J. Lu would be mine!
Damia says
L.CO ME!!! :)
Mine would be KGi … I guess I could segue that into “cage-y” – that sounds hardcore and kinda cool… right? right? =)
Cheryl says
L.CO ME!!
Ashley says
L. CO Me!!
People used to call me smashley or smash, so I guess that could work! Haha
Brooke says
L.Co ME! I’d have to go short and sweet with B. Seems to work well for Beyonce
= )
Lindsay says
L. Co me! I’d use the nickname I seem to have already (involuntarily) received at work: “Lil’ Bit”… due to my being vertically challenged :)
Ann Scott says
L.CO ME!
My name would be B’klyn Annie!
Carrie says
L.CO ME! – I love her work!!
My superstar name would be C.Ca
linda (burlap+blue) says
“L.CO ME!”
Not sure what my nickname would be-L.Smi. Just doesn’t sound very hip:)
natalie says
L.Co me!!
Used to be N.Ko, now N.Ca?
Patti says
L.Co Me! It’s P-Biz fo sho!
Melissa says
L Co Me!
M#H would be my lingo!
Ashlie says
L.CO ME!
My maiden name was wilson. I used to be “A-Dub” for (double-u…dub…) I dont know. It worked ha. Now that I’m married, I guess it’s aHart.
A'isha says
L.CO. ME!my name would be queen diva its already on my cars plates. people also call me QD.
elyzabith says
L. Co Me! Not sure, but Lizard and Mrs. T have been used and I’m not seeing those names shooting to stardom, haha.
Kristen says
“L.CO ME!”
I would have to go with the celebrity couple nickname… my name is Kristen my hubby is Levi so — Levsten.
Stefanie says
L. Co me!
My rap personality is “Most Def Stef.” I came up with it at church camp years ago and it’s kind of stuck.
Kate G says
L.Co Me!
K.Gin – ha!
Vanessa B. says
L. Co Me!
I don’t know about names but back when Brangelina and Bennifer started floating around I started calling the hubs and me “Markessa” (Mark and Vanessa). It still cracks us up.
Robin says
L.CO me! My name could be LL Not Cool Rob?
Amanda says
L.CO ME! I love her artwork… I will be looking into her stuff win or lose! A few people have called me ARob, while it’s not my favorite, it works. It’s better than the alternative nickname, Mandy, that’s just not for me!
sara says
L.Co me! My name would be ST. It’s the only non-family nickname I’ve ever been consistently called (hooray the blessing/curse of the non-nicknameable), and sounds pretty tough (but like I could have a glittery comeback album in a few years).
bria s. says
L. Co. Me, YO!
B $izzle in da houzz
Karen F says
L Co me!
my celeb name would be Kay Z (my initials before I got married, which a lot of people still call me)
Emily says
“L. Co ME! My name would be Lil’ E. It’s actually a nickname my sister already calls me, but I think it is fitting!
Amelia Walton says
L. Co Me! Ummm…Meals on Wheels?
Lori H says
L.CO Me! Mine would be L. Ha!
lisa says
L.Co me!
I get called “lisa lisa” all the time as in lisa lisa and the cult jam which is totally FINE by me. I love the 80’s and was recently asked why they let me out. I dunno.
Becca says
L.CO ME! I would be B LO!
Sam M says
L.CO ME!
my nickname could be S.Mack
Meg S says
L. Co me! I wish the JLo treatment worked for me – too many consonants!
penny says
L.Co ME!!! Penny from the Block?!?
Kelly says
L. Co Me!!!
Julia says
L.Co Me!
My name would be J.G.!
Danielle B says
“L.CO ME!” ………Mine would be D.Be
annie says
L.CO ME!
My name would be A.Ge. A.G. would probably be better.
Katie says
L. Co me!!!
I think my celebrity nickname would probably be “K-Dubs.”
Allison says
L. Co ME! My name would A*$, pronounced A-money!
Kacey says
L.CO ME!
K.GI here:)