*** 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.
cporoski says
L Co Me! My Husband is Scott and I am caroilne and we call ourselves Scotaline which is the last name of a local author. So we think we are funny.
Jessica P. says
L. CO ME!!
I had a good one when I still had my maiden name…J Spin. Now that I’m married, perhaps Jay P. Maybe people would confuse me with that one rapper who has a similar name.
Gloria says
L.CO ME…….my name would be Glo (my real name is Gloria) or Globug. They were both childhood nicknames.
Teresa says
L.CO ME!
Most of my friends already call me TK. I’d probably just go with that.
Jen says
L.CO ME! Although I’ve since gotten married and changed my last name, people still call me “JBix”. I like it!
Katie Nelson says
L. CO me!
In HS I was called Zut (pronounced ZOOT), part of my maiden name. My sister then got called Little Zut after I graduated. It was kind of cute, but I’m glad I married a guy with an easy last name. Nelson. :)
adriane says
L Co Me! My middle name always turns into my nickname no matter how hard I try to hide it….Quigg
Danielle says
L. Co me!
Britt Robinson says
L. CO ME!!
No matter where I go, there’s always someone there who ends up calling me “B Rob”. I’m sure Hollywood would do the same!
Olivia K says
L CO me! I have no fun nicknames! booo.
Liz says
L. Co Me!!!
I’m pretty sure I’m not cool enough for a Rockstar name.
Leila says
L.CO ME! I would be L.V
alex says
L. Co me! My name would be Big Al, my friends in HS used to call me that since I’m short and back then was very small
Shay says
L.Co me! Based on this method I could roll as S.Wo or S.Ad – depending on if my famous persona is married or single. Funny enough, either name works…so I’ll leave it up to my publicist. ;)
Jes says
L.CO ME!
I don’t need to pick a celebrity nick name, I already have a celebrity name- Jessica Simpson.
Amanda says
L.CO ME!!
Dana says
L. Co me!
When I taught, my 2nd graders actually gave me a J.Lo nickname.. it was in the “fo sheezy my heezy” phase of wannabe rap stars and my nickname was D.Sneezy… not one I would pick, but I sure have a soft spot in my heart for those little cuties, so I’ll keep it!
Liz Mann says
“L.CO ME!”
My nickname growing up was ET.
Erin C. says
L. CO ME! I guess I would be E.CO. That sounds pretty silly though.
Jessica H. says
L.Co Me!!!
Tara says
LoCo me!! Cause it works…
T.Sa… hm… not so sure I love it. I think my maiden name might work better… T.Gi… so tee-gee. Or neither. Cause I’m from suburban Alabama with no blocks to be seen.
Lindsay says
L.CO Me! I’m also a Lindsay, but please call me L.Bone
Ashley J says
L.CO ME!
Haha, I’m not sure. I’d like to Madonna my name, but Ashley simply isn’t as catchy!
JennieM says
L. Co. Me!
Already known as Jennie from the Block by my friends…yes, I know it is a rip off.
Meg says
L.CO ME!
I am sooo not cool enough for a celebrity name. My husband and my name don’t even make a good mashup!
Sarah R. says
L. CO ME!
I tried to get people to call me “Killa,” but it never really caught on.
Brynn says
L.CO me…
I guess I would go with Lil B
jane says
L.CO ME!
just call me J Dubbs :-)
Lindsey says
L.CO ME!
I would go by my AIM name from back in the high school days. MiniPenny and I would definitely be a rapper. =)
Natalie Royall says
L.CO ME!!! HHmmm My name? I think maybe N.RO… but it kinds of reminds me of EnRon (aka the Enron scandle) Sorry, I’m rambling. Love you guys as always!!
EFritz says
L. Co Me….
I go by EA, so it is genrally, EA sports, she’s in the game.
Is that a celebrity? It is a large company :) My initials back in the day were EMC so I got Einstein a lot. old school celebrity!
Meredith says
L.CO ME! I’m short, so I’d probably go with something like Lil’ M.
Jackie C says
J.CO ME!
J-Rae is what my husband started back in 1999 when we were dating and he’d burn me mixed CDs by “JRae Enterprises”. Ya, dorks here! :)
Kelsey says
L.CO ME! I’m not big on nicknames (sorry, $herdog!), so I’d probably just keep my boring old normal name.
Lindsey says
L. Co me!
Probably L rizzzle :)
Emily says
L. Co. Me!!
I’d go w/ E Sizzle.
Mariya says
L.CO ME! Oh no, I hope you’re not judging the winner by the nickname. M. Mi? That’s terrible!
Amy says
L. Co me!
I would be A. Da… Not bad… I might use it…Ha!
eryka says
L. Co Me!!
Sherry Scott says
J.Co me! Love her work! I’m really into vibrant colors and her paintings would look great in my house. My rap/music name would definitely be SheWho, as in “she who must be obeyed”.
Jessi says
L.Co Me!
My initials growing up were JZ so I’ve always related to my man Jay-Z and still respond when people call me that :)
Megan says
J. CO ME! My nickname would be M Dub
Sabrina says
L. Co Me!
I’d be S.BE, or maybe just Bina.
Brittany says
L.CO ME! In high school my nickname was B.Rob… so that was kinda close to the J.Lo thing…
Kim says
L.CO ME!!
If you remember “Lil Kim” that’s what friends called me a loooong time ago
Ellen says
L. Co Me! My name would be EW, my initials.
Kate B. says
L.CO ME!!
KBT….for reasons I can’t spell out on here! ;) But those paintings are amazing and we’d love to have them hanging in our very snoring-boring master bedroom…
BeccaShawn says
L.Co me… Lil’Mama, because I am petite, and a mom :)
Emily Thrasher says
L CO me! I don’t have any cool nicknames nor can I think of any off the top of my head! But I would love to win one of those paintings! They are gorgeous!
Meghan says
L.CO ME!