*** 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.
Vanessa and Stephen says
L.CO ME!
I don’t even have to create one – my students did that already. It’s Mz. H2Oh. (My last name is Waters – they’re super creative…haha).
Fran says
L.CO ME
my nickname w/b Fa Fa
EmJ says
L.Co Me! I stick with EmJ
Jessica says
L. Co me!!!!! I like the sound of J. Ma!
Terry C says
L.CO ME!
Hmmm… T-Diddy maybe?
danae says
L.CO. ME!!!
i think i would go by the middle name + street name method, so just call me Massey Potomac!
Trista says
L. Co Me!
When my last name started with a W, I was T-Dubs, which I loved. Now my new last name doesn’t make anything cool, which is a bummer.
rachel l. says
L.CO ME! i guess i’d be archmama, which is the name i use when registering on websites etc. i’m an architect and a mama of four, so that pretty much sums me up. :)
annette says
L.CO Me! mine would be A.SOUL lol since my last name is solis…pretty catchy i think!
Laura says
L. CO ME!
I’d be THE LORAX.
Stevie says
L. CO Me!
Since I have a step-sister who is also named Stevie, I already have a nickname like that: my first initial plus my last name = scurry, so my family calls me that and my sister Stray (for Stevie Rae).
Jen Morganti says
L. Co me! “J Bizzle” for sure. ;). One of her paintings would make our family room. Love them!!
Angie G. says
L.Co Me!!!!
A.Go? Not so much…maybe i’d follow the Madonna or Cher model and just be Angie :)
Lauren F. says
L.Co Me!
With a last name of Funk, I can’t lose!
Brittany P says
L.CO ME!
I’d probably leave it to the press to create the knick name–and then I’d hate it. :)
Lauren Bee says
L.co me!
Laura says
L. Co me! L. Ba sucks, but I’d totally go for the power couple name mash up with the hubby and be Zaura!
Sandy says
L. Co me! Not sure I’d ever be cool enough for a celeb nickname, but my 8 year old son already has one, we call him A-dawg.
Mrs Patty says
L.CO Me!!!
My movie start first name would be Cora.
Michaela says
L. Co me!
Mic Mack in the house!
Jessica says
L.CO ME! J.Baby would be my name for sure.
Mary Frances says
L.Co me!
Mine would be M.Mc – which I’m not sure you’d even be able to pronounce!
Tammy says
L. Co me!!
Mary Thompson says
L. CO Me! Those paintings are spectacular! DJ name would be Marzipan! [homestar runner reference?] and it’s a pretty sweet name…no pun intended…but intended. oye
Christina Weedon says
L. Co me!! These are great!!
Krista says
L Co Me Please!
As for my superstar name, I’m torn..
My sister calls me, Booh Tizzle, but my brother calls me, Booh Mort Dumple….decisions, decisions. ;)
Thanks for the opportunity!
~K
Sarah J. says
L.CO ME!
those paintings are amazing! seriously!
not sure S. Ja is very catchy. guess i would have to see what the paparazzi came up with. :)
Tarah says
L.Co me! Love her paintings!
I’d love a cool nickname, but don’t know what it would be!My best friend in school growing up would occasionally call me T-bone. It didn’t stick. Which is fine, because I’m a vegetarian anyway! ;-)
Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
L.Co me!! My celebrity name…Jildo {don’t ask}
Cheers :)
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
stephanie says
L.Co Me!
I would be S.Fizzle.
Jane says
“L.CO ME!” My celeb name?…my husband calls me Janekat so I guess that’ll do!
Beth Kyle says
L.CO ME! ….hmmmm maybe Belky or Beeble…and now those seem quite odd.
Courtney says
L. Co me!!!
C-Love is in the house.
Allison says
L. CO ME!
My friend ironically calls me Big Al. That would be my rapper name for sure!
Gail Clevengr says
L. CO ME! I like the sound of “G Clev” Has a nice
ring to it! :)
megan says
L CO Me!!
I would be Mo Ko
Mary says
L. Co Me!
My name would be M. Ha, I don’t think it’s too catchy. Using my maiden name I’d be M. An….or Man….also not the best!
Jenn says
L. CO ME!
When I was in college the song “Jenny From the Block” was big, so several friends used to call me Jenny From the Block even though I never go by the name Jenny.
Carly says
L.CO ME!!!:)
I would be C.Mill…..some of my friends actually called me this in high school to be funny!
Christie says
L.Co me!!
– C-camps
Angela says
L.Co me! I don’t have a rap name, but my husband’s name is Eric, so instead of “Biggie” I sing, “Big-E, Big-E, Big-E, can’t you see, sometimes your words just hypnotize me …”
Lesley says
L. Co me!
Vicki says
L.CO ME!
Aman says
L.Co Me!!
Paula says
L.CO ME!
Alice says
L. Co Me!
Jennifer says
L.co. Me! A coworker used to call me “j to the Duece” so we’ll go with that!
Lyndsey says
L.CO ME!
Yeah so I don’t think the L. EA works too well :/
Emily says
L. Co Me! Emily “These Boots Were Made For” Walker!
wendy says
L. CO me!!!
Oh boy… I’m too old for a cool famous person name. My students call me Mrs. Harrison, and that’s gonna have to be good enough….