*** 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.
Sarah says
L. Co. Me!!! Pretty please!
I’d be S-Do for sure!
Heather says
L. CO ME!
I think my name be Ferrari! My last name Ferraro… so close!
Kim P. says
L.CO Me!
Let’s see, Lil’ Kim has already been taken, and K.Pi sounds kinda lame. Maybe something like Kimtastic, or WunderKim. Lol!
Shannon says
L.CO ME!
The J. Lo method really does not work! S. Ri! Haha!
Jennifer Lentz says
J.Co Me!
EmilyThompson says
L.CO ME!
Katy says
L. CO ME! My name would be Kitty Mae Mae. Yes, there’s a story to that one.
Mandi says
L.Co Me!
Megan S says
L.CO ME!! Thanks :)
Christina Jacobs says
L.CO me! In high school my friends called me X-tina.
Sarah says
L.CO ME!
Not sure, but the J.Lo method wouldn’t work for me — I’d be S.Ed and that makes me think of sex ed. WEIRD!
Carolyn Hirst-Loucks says
L.Co Me! My name would be C. Hi which might work. Keeping my fingers crossed that you’ll pick me!
Brandi says
L.Co Me!!
My name would be B.H. but that could sound like a bad word if said slowly:) Might be good for me future rap career though!
Nicola says
L. CO ME!
Ashley L says
L.CO me!!!!
I did some theater in highschool and my stage name was Ashley Dangerfield. However, I am in no way related to Rodey Dangerfield so maybe I would shorten in to Ashley Danger, that way I sound like I can also fight crime ;)
Traci says
L.CO ME!!!
My nickname has been T-Dawg for a long time. I think my friends meant it sarcastically as I’m typically the most organized, mother-hen like person in our group. Oh well, it’s fun.
Meagan Berry says
L. Co. Me! Probably MB, kinda like LC (Lauren Conrad).
Rebecca says
L.CO ME! My friends from growing up always used my initials. REK. It works for me!
Sara C says
L. CO ME!!!
Randi says
L.CO me!
You can call my Randilicious!
Melisa says
L.Co me!
I’d go with ‘Melicious’!
Jen says
L. Co me!!
I’d be J. Ba :)
Rosemary says
L. Co me!
Probably Ro or Yramesor, which is my backwards name.
Erin says
L.Co me!
I had a friend in high school who called me Er-Dawg, so I guess that could be my celebrity name. I love the paintings!
Sharon says
L. CO ME!!!
I would be S(with the little squared symbol)since both my first & last names begin with ‘S’.
Ashley Noel says
L.CO me!!!
Maybe I would go with LeeLee :)
Merideth says
“L.CO ME!” I’d be melu – it was my login for my first real job and it always felt like an alternate version of myself whenever I logged in!
Courtney says
L. Co me!
The L. Co formula doesn’t work for me, I’d be C. Eh!
I think I’ll stick with CoCo!
angie says
c lo me!
Pallavi says
L.Co ME!
I already have a funky nickname that my friend’s kids call me – Auntie P-Fresh!
If it sounds familiar, its because thats what Target calls its produce section. Thats how much I love Target!
Kim Vincent says
L.CO ME!
My name would be kvin or krv…just sad huh?
and an organized garage is really sexy! I have that on my list of things to do…my garage is scary!
Kait says
L.CO ME!!!
K8 the Gr8! ;)
Ahsamon says
L.Co Me!!
I would call myself A-dawg :P
Kate W. says
L.Co me!
Mine would be K Dubs… That’s what a bunch of my undergrad friends called me!
Jen says
L. Co me! Used to be called J Bo by friends before getting married & changing last name. Not as glamorous as J Lo! I just asked my hubs to give me the first rap name that popped into his head. It was: Squatchette Fo Sheezy. That sounds good, I’ll have that.
Sarah A. says
L.CO ME!
The JLo method doesn’t work – I’d probably have to be Mac Lo, just because.
Ashley says
L.Co me! :)
My hair is red and my friends already call me Lil Red. I feel like that could translate into a celebrity name!
emily says
L.Co me!
My nickname would be A Milly…like a million. Thank you, Lil’ Wayne.
Kelly says
L. Co me!
I guess I would be K-Har!
Leyna says
L. CO me! My initials are LCW, so maybe I’m L-Dub?
Christina says
L.CO ME!!
Cher says
L.CO ME!! After too many viewings of Zoolander, I begged my friends to call me “C-Rock” and it stuck!
Kym says
L.Co Me!!
If we are going with the J.Lo format….Mine would be K.Va but that doesn’t sound to catchy nor does it sound like it would sell a lot of albums. I think I will appoint myself Fyfe Dawg though. WAY Cooler in my mind.
Sarah says
L.CO ME!
Barathi says
L.CO Me! Thanks for the great giveaway Mine would be B-rath
elvira says
L.Co ME!!!!
Mark says
L.Co Me! My wife and I make the celebrity couple name of Markim (Mark + Kim).
kristin says
L.Co Me!
I would me K-Dub, because my first name is Kristin and my married last name starts with a W.
For the other way to find those famous names though, we used to do your first pets name and then the street you grew up on….So I would be Tramper Saxon. Pretty good, eh? :)
Laura says
L Co. Me! L Beans would be my nickname
Melanie says
L. CO me!!
em kay kinda works? :)