*** 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.
Jodie says
L.Co me!!
My initials actually are J.Lo, and the nickname has been picked up by a friend or two. I do not, however, resemble the original J.Lo in any way shape or form. :)
Gaidig says
L.CO ME!
Sorry to be boring, but I think I’d just be one of those celebrities who just goes by their name. On the other hand, people might know who I am because I wear crazy awesome dresses made of Lindsay Cowles fabric!
jana says
L.CO ME! Some people do actually call me J.Tig, but I prefer my imaginary DJ name: Vanilla Slim-Fast.
Allison says
L. Co me!
In high school my theater group used to call me JB, short for Jail Bait
Keegan says
L.CO Me!! Cagey (A play on how my first two initials sound together, K+G = Cagey!)
Lisa says
L. Co. me!
I’d be L.Me., which is LAME. I think I’d go with my high school nickname, “Big Red.”
Aaron says
L.CO Me!! My freshmen nickname, BurgFresh!
Ashley says
L.CO ME!!!
My celebrity nickname would be “AMP (it up!)”
p.s. my initials are amp :)
Mary Beth says
L.CO ME! I’d go with MBzee up in this piece!
Laura says
L.CO ME!
I’d be L.Scha
Allison W says
L.CO ME!
I’d be A Wy… sounds good to me!
Jessie Evans says
L.CO ME! I have a friend from college that used to call me J-dizzle. I don’t know why, but I’ll roll with it.
Bernadette says
I’m hoping that you will be able to L.CO me since all four of my bedroom walls are blank and looking for some abstract inspiration. My roommates in college lovingly gave me the nickname “B.Dette” which I still get called almost 9 years later every once in a while! It fits my big-city alter ego!
Tam I says
L. Co me! I don’t think I could pull off a celebrity style name.
Lyndsey Matovich Cain says
L.CO me! My star moniker would be ‘thelyndsmc’
Megan says
L.Co me! I have no idea what my name would be! Maybe MeLa?
Skeeter says
L.CO Me! Well, my nickname is Skeeter, but people still get creative with that…I guess I’d go with Skeets…not sure why…yeah, initiate long akward pause…
Beylah says
L.CO ME! Actually I may or may not have been called “Bey-Lo” by some of my peers for a short time in high school… Otherwise I typically use my middle name Lindsay when at Starbucks, giving my real name “Bay-Luh… B-E-Y…” usually just gets people confused! :)
Teresa says
L Co. Me! Although the name is already spoken for, I would no doubt be known as “Lady Gaga” ; my oldest grandson named me “Gaga” when he was little and the name has stuck.
April B. says
L.CO ME!
Mine alone is A, not so awesome, but my sister in law calls my husband and I “DNA” (Danny & April) or double helix and that’s pretty awesome right!
Annie says
L. Co ME!!!!
I’d be my initials, AB.
Meagan L says
L.CO ME!
My 8th grade students starting calling me “NewFresh” when my last name was Newman, so I’d have to stick with that!
Andrea says
L. Co me! I would be A. Ho, which is a little unfortunate. :)
Josh says
L.Co Me! – J.Ro
Suzi Hopper says
L. Co Me!
For sure, and already, I am Su Hop.
Marlo Williams says
L. Co Me! My name is Marlo and my husband’s name is Garrett. Our preacher that married us slipped up during the wedding and called us “Gar-Lo”. So, together my husband and I have our celebrity couple name!
Rachel A says
L.CO ME!
My name would be RA….
Carrye C. says
L. Co Me! I would be Hieronymus. It’s my maiden name and people used to love calling me by it…even my teachers!
Beth says
L.CO ME!
Michelle S says
L.Co Me!!! Love these paintings! My name doesn’t seem to work with the typical celebrity nickname system. Maybe I would opt to go the Madonna one word approach and be ‘Chelle.
Lindsey says
L.Co Me!
My name would be DJ LindZ!!
Rasmia says
L. Co. me! My name would be Mi-So…Mimi is my family nickname and “So” is part of my last name.
Jennifer M says
L. CO ME!!!
Pretty sure I’d never be cool enough to have to worry about having a celebrity nickname. ;) But, I guess JMill..
melinda greene says
L. Co Me!!
Stephanie says
L. Co me!
Rebecca says
“L.CO ME!” Ginger as in Spice since I have red hair.
Janelle says
L. Co Me! J. Pat could just some artwork.
karlee says
L.Co Me!!!
K. Lo, here. Sounds kind of funny..
Ash says
L. Co Me!
Probably would be Lil’ Shu!
Allie says
L.Co Me!
My name in high school sports was Albee… so maybe that?
Libby says
L.Co. Me!
Just call me Libster…
Chanda says
L.CO ME!
I’ve a odd first name so I have no clue what my “famous” name would be.. Probably the same! I’ve had some weird nick names. A cousin used to call me Champa and I sure wouldn’t want that one hahaa!
Jamsby says
L. Co. Me!
I thnk I’d go with Jams!
Aadra says
L.CO me!
My celebrity nickname would be “Gujju Gal” because I’m Gujarat, a region from India!
Megan says
L. Co. me!
MacDizzle, for sure :)
Smita says
L.CO ME!
bySarahT says
L.CO ME!
and easy – my celeb nickname would be s-train!
Amy says
L.CO ME! I would be Amy Grant.
Shanny says
L.CO ME! please?
My name would def be the nickname my old roommate gave me, “Lil Zombz” bc I work night shift at the hospital & pretty much live a zombie life.
Kathie G says
L.CO ME!