*** 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.
Tanja says
L.CO ME! :) I think I’d be “TJ MAMA!” hehe!
Emily R. says
L.CO ME!
With that method, I’d be E.Ro, which is kinda cool, I guess. ;) My husband’s nickname has been B-Rob for quite some time now, so maybe I’d go with E-Rob to keep the theme going!
Nicole says
L.CO Me!
Hmmm…probably N Squared. I married a guy with basically my same name.
Nicole says
and yes, the dr office HAS mixed up our charts. Had him on birth control for awhile. :-)
Erin S says
L. CO ME!!
My rapper name would totally be “E Money”. It just sounds legit! :)
Traci says
L.CO ME!
T.Lee (My first initial and middle name sound better than last name – T. Tu)
Amanda S. says
L.CO ME! Amshap all the way!
Claudia says
L.CO ME!
One of my friends used to call me C.LU… glad it didn’t stick!
Michallynn says
L.Co Me!
I’m not sure what celeb name I would use, but as a celeb couple, my husband and I could be known as MynnDer for Michallynn and Derek. Or maybe Lynnek or Michder or Dermic…so many options! :)
Sangeeta says
L.CO ME!
No nick name yet, but son currently calls “Want milk” as Mika, need to see what i will end up being :). As of now i am just plain sweet mummy, no nicknames
Lisa says
L.CO ME! If I went the JLo route, I’d be L.Bu, or LBoo, but that doesn’t have the same ring as J.Lo. I think I prefer LBizzle, lol.
Jen says
L.Co me! J-Dare is mine!
Julie says
L. Co me!
Jen says
“L.CO ME!”
As for famous name….ehh….no idea. Never gave it any thought…hmmm….
Courtney says
L. Co me!! I guess C. Sl. doesn’t work at all….I’ll have to get more creative if I ever “make it big” :-)
Shannon says
L.CO ME!
Ashley says
L.CO ME!!
Those paintings are gorgeous. I go by my first name and my first middle name – to the point where when my boyfriend and I first started dating, he thought my last name was Leanne. He was slightly embarrassed when I told him otherwise.
Dana S. says
L.CO Me!!!
Ashley says
“Lo. Co Me!”
A.Sy. in the house!
Kathy says
L Co Me!
Mine would be K.Qu if we’re going to the J-Lo route. One of my old patients used to call me Quickle (my last name is Quick, my husband’s last name is Tickle) and that caught on for a bit! My college roommate calls me K-Bird!
Amanda S. says
L. CO ME!! Couples nickname over here – Amandrew it is.
Ellen says
L.CO Me! Elle B for me
Katie G says
L. CO ME!
K.GR in the house! Yeah…that doesn’t really work….:)
RD Shugart says
L.CO ME!
My name is Rebecca, but you can call me Bex. :)
Rahael says
L. Co Me!!
Rahizzle :)
Alicia says
L.CO ME!
Def A.Ro
Avery says
L. Co Me!
Hrm, A.So. has a pretty terrible ring to it…maybe A-dawg?
Melissa says
L.Co ME!!
My College friends called me MelRo – still do! :)
FitBritt@MyOwnBalance says
L. Co Me! Love, love, love the paintings! My celebrity name would be FitBritt because I would only be famous for something fitness related and saying “Fitness guru Brittany” would be too long so it would be shortened to FitBritt! Haha.
Kate says
L Co Me!
My initials are KD, so K-dawg works here- though isn’t all that creative…
Laura says
L.CO ME!
I’m Bergalicious :)
Charity M. says
L.Co Me!!!! Um… yeah… C.Mu… not really liking how it sounds like a cow imitation, so nope. The J.Lo thing isn’t really working for me. :D Although my kids used to call cows Mu Mu instead of Moo Moo, so it could work… if they were still little. Their teenage selves might not like it much. They did give me the nickname Queen Mommy though, so how about that for a rapper’s name? :D
Thanks for giving us a chance at your friend’s atrwork. It is totally my hubby’s style and it would be the perfect thing to refresh his workspace.
Lorelei W. says
L. Co me!
My husband and I call each other L-Dubs and P-Dubs. I love it!
Laura D. says
L.Co me!
Dani says
L.CO Me! I already have a celebrity nickname! I’ve been called Dani Lou since high school, which often gets shortened to the highly fabulous abbrev dLou. I’m a ready-made celeb, now where’s the paps?
Jos says
L. CO ME!
j-lo is what my besty calls me. but i would prbably go for hems.
Sarah says
L.Co me!!!! Please please please!
S.Mc. Not very catchy :)
Dani MP says
L.CO ME
My initials make it easy… the Notorious DMP.
Aimee says
L.Co me! I would go by just my first name – much like Oprah, Ellen, etc.
Amanda P says
L.CO ME!!
My husband gave me my “rap name” many years ago… A-Train. Choo choo!! :)
Holly says
L.Co me! H-Bizzle for sho.
Jennilee says
L.CO ME!
My first name is longish (I’m a hybrid!) so my friends tend to call me “J-Lee” (yup, sorry J. Lo!).
Hedi says
L. Co me! I am not cool enough to have a nickname.
Laura says
“L.CO ME!” L.La doesn’t have a great ring to it! Perhaps Double L is better?
I love Lindsay’s work! This is a great give-away. Thanks!
lms52 says
L.Co me!
Betsy says
L.CO me! This is exactly what our house NEEDS– ART, please!
xo,
lil’ B
Sarah C says
L.CO ME
I’d be S. Con.
Ragan says
L.CO Me!
i don’t think it works for me…R.BO not so cute =\
danielle o says
L.CO me! D.OS kind of works on a DOS nerdy kind of way.
Elizabeth says
L. CO ME!!!
LIL’ BIT here :)
Virginia says
L.Co me!
Mine would be V.So –which at least rhymes with J. Lo? Beautiful paintings!