*** 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.
Elizabeth says
L.co me! I’d be ‘lil red
Amy M. says
“L.CO ME!”
Kathryn Good says
“L.CO ME!” Kati is my superstar name.
Vicky P says
L. Co me! Just call me V Pat.
Kim says
L. Co Me!
I would be K. Wi. Pretty Awful!
Laura Sinnwell says
L.CO ME!
Scott says
L.CO ME!
$cott or S-money in ‘da house!!
margaret says
L. Co Me!! Awesome give-away!
Haha, with this formula I’d be M. Hi :)
H. says
L.CO Me!
My name doesn’t make for a good celebrity nickname.
Angela says
L.Co Me! I would go more the route of Beyonce’s alter ego and do something Sasha Fierce-esque. Serena Fox???
Leslie says
L.CO ME!
Yeah, I have no idea what my nickname would be…
ashley says
L.CO ME!
Janova says
L.CO ME! Maybe my name would be “j to the hova”? Kind of fun to think about what nick name the world would come up for you though.
Tara says
L. Co Me!!!
I would be TK for sure!
Rachelle says
L.CO ME!
Rock dawg; a rap-ified version of my nickname Rocky!
Katie says
L.Co Me!
I’ve been known to be called k.wo back when it worked with my maiden name…
Tricia W. says
L. CO me! I think I’d like to be Trishy Trish – more in the genre of Marky Mark….
lyndsay @ that 70s house says
L.CO ME!
Back when “Bennifer” was a thing, my friend nicknamed my hubs (Dan) and I “Dansay”.
Maria says
L.CO ME!
My maiden name is DeLorenzo and we refer to my parents’ house as Casa DeLo” :)
I love love love her paintings!
Sarah says
L.Co Me!!
My JLo nickname totally works – I use it for email addresses and lots of usernames :)
Eliza F says
L.CO ME is a lil like creating your porn star name (first pet ever + street you grew up on, lol…) so I think I’d have to go the saccharine angle and make my celebrity couple name. Our names don’t meld too well so I think Joliza is as good as it’s gonna get!
Laura says
L.CO ME!
L.LA
Cindy says
L.CO ME! Great paintings!
Meegan says
L.Co Me! I’d be MJ.
Emily says
L.CO ME!
Our 1 week old son Ethan would definitely have the nickname Sneezy-E :)
Amy says
L.CO ME! A.Mo!
Kim says
L.Co me! I went by Kimmi Jo in high school. It’s a little too “high school girly” for an adult, though. So maybe K.Jo?
Bec says
L Co me!
Maybe R2, since my initials are RR.
This is my first time to comment – wanted you to know I love your blog, and love the giveaway!
Kendra says
L.CO ME!
K-Roc works for me: )
Stacy says
L.Co Me!
DJ SChizzle in da house!
Kellie says
L.Co me!!
My friends call me “Kelllz” from some song with or about R Kelly so that one stuck.
L says
L Co me!
Michaela says
L.CO ME!!
E C Thompson says
L.CO ME! I’d totally be like E-Sizzle droppin’ beats like Pauly D.
izzy miller says
L. CO ME!! I’d be Izzy fo shizzy.
KD says
L.CO ME!
K.ASH would be my rapper name (my last name is Ashley).
Rappers like Kash Money, right?
Karen says
L.Co me! Love her work!
Chrystal says
L. Co me! I have no idea what my nick name would be!
Christina says
L. Co me!
My friends all call me “Dirty Tina” when I let my smooth rhymes flow.
Kate Dlugozima says
If I were a rapper, maybe…D-Diddy? Or Dlugomama. LOL.
Holley says
L. Co Me!
I’d be one of those boring superstars who goes by their given name. Maybe one of the reasons I’m not a celebrity! :)
Kara says
L.CO ME!
I actually AM a rockstar :P and i just go by my first name and last initial. It’s not a huge secret but i feel more comfortable not advertising my full name everywhere.
Kelley says
L.Co Me!
Jane L says
L.Co Me!
Ooh, I’m excited about this giveaway…I LOVE her paintings!
So, funny story about my nickname. As I was a teenager my sister jokingly calling me J.Lo because I had a bit of a booty. Then I ended up marrying a guy whose last name is Long. So, I am literally now J.Lo. :)
Becky says
L.CO ME!
Bee-Ha, I guess?
Jamie says
L.CO ME!
Liz says
L.CO ME!!!
Gilit says
L. Co me!
When people ask if I have a middle name I always say “No, it’s just Gilit. Like Madonna or Cher” so I can always go with that or one of the many mispronunciations of my name…
Leda says
L.CO. ME!
I dont think i’m cool enough for a celebrity nickname!
Catherine says
L CO ME!!