*** 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.
Alex Cosgrove says
L.Co Me!
My nickname would be A-Lex.
Brooke says
L. CO ME!
alicia says
L.Co Me!
I’ve always been A Dubs, suits me fine!
Christy says
L.CO ME!
The Honey Boo Boo name generator app christened me “Crybaby Lulu”, so I guess I’ll go with that.
Erin Van Heuveln says
L CO ME!
Meredith K A says
L.CO ME! Um…the beginning of my last name is the naughty word for a donkey, so…let’s go with my maiden name & I can be a rapper: M Kill.
Katie says
L.CO ME! KBones!
Amber says
L. CO ME!!!
I don’t do nicknames. Miss will do just fine =0)
Nupur says
L Co me!! I’d be like Madonna and just go by one name- my first name :)
Emily W. says
L Co Me!!
My friends used to call me EmO (like M.O.) because my maiden name started with O. Now that I am married, I think I would go with Em Dub.
Ursula says
L Co me! My name would be Ursie, lol.
Kierstin says
L CO Me!
I’d be KB, which is what I’ve been called by certain friends since high school. And when they want to be really funny, they call me KB Toy Store Activate.
Amie says
L.Co me! I’d go with A.Da (Day)…sounds good to me!! Husband (Jay) and I call ourselves “Jamie” when we are feeling extra dorky :)
Tracy Ward says
L.CO me!
My name would be G.Dub.
NYer says
L.CO ME!
The Germinator
sarah says
L.CO ME!!!
I would go with Sharris. It’s been my nickname with friends so several years, sticking with the tried and true!
Kelley says
L. CO ME!
Mine would K$ aka K-money!
Caitlin says
L. Co me! I’d be C. Lo by that logic, but I guess that name’s kind of taken by the guy on the Voice…
kelly taylor says
L.CO ME! Those are beautiful!
Caroline says
L.CO me!! I would probably just go with my first name.
Ruth B. says
L.Co me! I have no idea!
Hattie says
L.Co Me! My rap name would be Sista Hattie!
Nancy says
L. Co Me!
Lauren says
L.Co me! I will always be the “L Train”
Laura says
L.CO ME! L-Dub in da house!
David says
L.CO ME!
April was in CT now CA says
L.Co me!
I definitely wouldn’t do the first initial/last name thing because that would leave me with A.So which sounds way to much like someone calling me a bad name. Just call me pork chop, I kinda like it.
Lynn T says
L. CO ME!
My superstar/celebrity nickname would be, and in fact is, L. Boogie.. don’t ask me where it came from (my name is Lynn) – it became a nickname at work and that’s how it stuck.
katie v says
L Co me! My friend in high school used to call me Mug then my last name so we’ll go with Lil Mugz!
Kelly says
L. CO ME!!
PlaQue would be mine!
Megan says
LoCo me!
Weirdly… the first thing that came to mind was M-Dizzle. I think that would be a fitting name!
Lanna says
L. Co me!
Angela says
L. Co!!!! I’ll go with A HAY!
Lindsay Derrico says
L C.O ME! I would def be L.L. Cool J ;) (my first two initials are LL) Thanks Yo!
Summer Smith says
“L.CO ME!”
OMG My name is Summer… it’s odd enough, it doesn’t need a nickname yo!
Christina says
L.CO ME!
Notorious C.L.M. :)
Kara says
L.CO me!!
One of my nicknames when I was a kid was KC, so I guess that would work.
Emily says
L. CO ME! Mine would be (sometimes is) E-$.
Jean says
L.Co Me!
Jennifer Jorgensen says
L. Co me…hmm how about J. Jo
monica says
L.Co Me!
Love the artwork!
I’d be M.Di or M.Sc depending on which names I use.
Both are pretty lame, yes?
Mollie says
L.CO ME
Theresa says
L.Co Me! Ms. Half-done, for all my started but not finished projects.
Pat B. says
L.CO ME!
Mary B. says
L.CO ME!
jaci says
l-co me!! j-mar right here, holla :)
KateA says
L. CO ME!!!
mine i guess if following the same trend would be K An. Not that inspiring.
wop wop.
-Kate
Emily says
L. Co!
E-Haup here… I sound like a certain pancake chain lol.
Lindy says
L.CO ME! L Dubs for me :)
Erin D. says
L.CO ME! Call me E$ (pronounced E-Money).