*** 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.
Amy says
L.CO me!!!!!
My last name would make me A.Fr ahha Afer lol. :)
Elizabeth says
L.Co Me!!
When I was in high school, we used the first two letters of both names – so I’m ElBo!
Emily says
L.co. Me please!
Erica says
L.Co ME!
Mine would be E-Ra, I kind of like the sound of it :)
Jen says
L.CO me!! When I was young I always joked about being called DJ Jazzy Jen (a la Fresh Prince of Bel Air). It sounds good, but I don’t think I’d make a great DJ!
Jen says
L. Co Me!!
Brittney says
L.CO ME!
My celebrity name would be Boltman, based on what my maiden name was. It’s a nickname my friends still call me (imagine singing “Boltman” to the tune of the Batman song…).
Jenny C. says
L.CO ME!
My celeb nickname is J-Jamm
Tracy says
L.CO ME!! Please!
Kelly says
L.CO ME! Well based off my name people have been calling me K Mo for years, so all I have to do it start rapping now and I’m set;)
Kim says
L.CO ME! I’d probably just have to go with “K.A.P!” (yeah you know me!)
Tara says
L.CO ME!
T-Don
Meg C. says
L. CO ME!!
I will go with my high school nickname of MC.
Whitney says
L.Co Me!!
Hm, I’d probably go for Lil’ Red (How do you even pronounce W.CH?)
Brent says
L.CO Me!
dana k says
L.Co Me! I used to be D-Mac in high school…
Carrie says
L.CO ME!
Cindy says
L. CO ME! My name would be C-lo
Casey says
L.CO ME!
I have a rather large rump but I’m a ginger. So what did my friends call me as a faux DJ name? White Mocha.
WHITE MOCHA IN DA’ HOUSE!
Lindsay says
L. Co me! I would be DJ Binz, i’m afraid. lol – long story
linz says
L.Co me! This is a challenging question….. I think I’ll go with ‘LP’
Brent says
L.CO ME!!
Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says
L.Co Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My celeb name? Kenzface
Garin says
L CO. ME!
G-Mama in the house!
Amanda says
L.Co Me!
The spastic ALP!!
Emma says
L.CO me!
I would be E.Re – but in high school my friends used to call me E.Reid and EJ (for my middle initial)
Desiree C. says
L. Co me, please!
D. Re`e would be my hip-hoppin’ name. Fo sho.
Courtney says
L.Co. Me!
Hmm, I think I would just go with the one name approach.
Melissa @ Renovations & Relationships says
L. Co Me!
Amanda says
L. CO ME!
My nickname has always been a shortened version of my last name since my first name is so common. Guessing my celebrity name would follow that trend. :)
Natasha says
L. CO ME! Not catchy at all…N.Th :(
Brent says
L. Co Me!!
BC
Meg says
L.CO ME! MBL doesn’t really work for me…
Rachel says
L.CO Me!!
My celebrity nickname would be Lil Mully because my last name is Mulligan and it’s what my friends already call me, unfortunately!
Catherine says
L.CO ME!
My superstar/celebrity nickname would be DJ Dusty, cause I only clean the house with really loud music : )
Jennifer says
“L.CO ME!” ~ Love her artwork!
My sister and I were driving listening to the radio (maybe pretending we WERE rockstar’s) and I told her if I was an artist my name would be ‘Jasmine’. Not sure why, but we still laugh about it years later:-)
Melissa Harrell says
L.CO ME!!!
In high school I had a “gangsta” nickname but I absolutely refuse to ever repeat it. It’s right up there with Sherr-Dog and Eminem.
Nami says
L.CO ME!!!
I use Amy Q at Starbucks and also my hubby called me PoppySeed Muffin a few times if that counts!
Laura Jordan says
L.CO me! My name would be Lboggie
Melissa says
“L.CO ME!”
laura says
L CO me! My initials are LS, so I could be Ellis…not very gangsta though!
Michelle says
L.CO ME! I have no idea what my nickname would be. Maybe something with Sparkle in it :)
Jennifer Harrup says
L. CO ME! I’d be J. Ha, I kinda like it :)
Maegan says
L.CO Me!
Some of my friends call me Hubble, as a play on my maiden name which is a bit of a tongue-twister. So something along those lines would be my name!
Lee says
L. Co me!
I’d try for L-squared.
Caity says
L.CO ME
ClareJR says
L.Co me! What beautiful work!
Perhaps C.Ro?
Kelly D. says
L.CO ME!
K-Do doesn’t really work for me, but lots of people have nicknamed me “KD” for regular occasions. I’m also a firedancer, though, and for that I use a stage name that plays on my name rather than my initials… but I reserve my fire flow name/personality for when I’m dancing.
Siobhan says
L. Co Me!!!!
Emily R says
L.CO Me! I would be E.Rush. Sorta catchy!