*** 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: $500 towards any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what would your superstar/celebrity nickname be if you could choose one? Does the J.Lo method work for you? J.Pe isn’t too catchy for me. Or would you opt for another variation? Maybe adopt your middle name as your last name? Or find a rap name? Lil’ Spackler perhaps?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (through Oct 29 when purchased direct from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.
Cait says
L.CO ME!
I used to run a home daycare and have a cat named Otis. One of the kids had a neighbor cat who looked similar so he called him “J Lo” standing for “just like Otis”
Random.
Liu says
L.CO ME! Mine would by P.Li or PYL, doesn’t roll off the tongue as well as J.Lo. I love Taylor Swift’s rap name, T-Squeezy! So cute! lol.
Michelle says
L.Co Me!
It would be Tippy. An alter ego I came up with while barhopping in Austin. She’s Canadian btw.
cristy says
L. Co Me!
….errrrr…. ummmm… I could not be a less rapper-named inclined person, but uhhhhh…. since my last name is the name of a popular brand of grape juice, let’s say that…. only maybe Grape Ju$?!?!
idk…
kristy says
L. Co Me!
Megan Danner says
L. co Me!
MegDan! What what?!?!
Sara VT says
“L.CO ME!”
Shunta says
L CO ME! Definitely, my name would be S-Gizzle! :-)
Sarah says
L. CO ME! I think I could be S. CO…
Jasmine says
L.CO me! Before I was married, mine could have been J.KNO which sorta works, but I don’t know what would work now!
Amanda says
L.CO me! :)
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says
L.CO ME! Mine used to be J.Mo which sorority sisters in college did actually sometime call me. Now it’s J.Da which doesn’t work so much.
Emily P says
“L.CO ME!
E.Rock.
Lisa MS says
L Co me!
A name? Maybe El C
Linda says
L.CO ME
My children call me Miss Mommie
Amy in PA says
L.CO ME! Mine would probably be Aha!
Mike says
L.CO ME!
Megan says
L.Co Me!!!
The M.R.S. (which are my initials!)
LM says
L. Co Me!
L. Ma. Doesn’t sound so good, does it? :)
Carli D says
L.CO Me!!
Kippen says
L.Co ME!!!
everyone has been calling me KipDog since college.
Julie says
L.Co me!
Could I just got by Julie like Madonna or Rhianna? I loved seeing you this weekend in Cincy! You guys are awesome and so sweet!
Lynnette Roberts says
L.CO ME!!
Claire says
L. Co me!
C.Bre for me!
Diandra says
“L.CO ME!”
I love to think about stuff like this, haha. The ‘J.Lo Method’ doesn’t work to well for me, I’d be D.Sh, although the more I think about it, I kind of like it. Maybe if it’s prononced “Dish” and I worked with artists named B.Wl, G.Ls, F.Rk and S.Pn. Any volunteers?
Sarah Lynch says
L. CO me! Mine would be SLY (as my 1st initial is S and my last name starts with LY).
Lindsey says
L.CO Me!
I’d be L.Mc…doesn’t have the same ring to it as some of the others!
Melissa says
L.CO me!
I don’t really have an LCo type name but my “stage name” (aka middle name plus street I was born on) is Kate Westridge, and I always thought that was really pretty and British-sounding :)
Rachael Randall says
L.Co me! My name would be RaRa (pronounced Ray-Ray)for Rachael Randall…totally sounds like a White Rapper, right?
I can picture it now…Eminem and RaRa on tour! Can I get a Holla!?
Kate N. says
L.CO ME!
Kay-to-the-Tee would be my name!
Meredith Dean says
L.Co Me!
M Ditty
Olivia says
L.Co Me!! My superstar/celebrity name would be Flossy O! I’m a dental hygienist and my name is Olivia so Flossy O makes sense to me! ;-)
Emilee says
L.Co Me! I think I’d just go with one letter: E
Buffi says
L Co Me!
B. Jo
Natalie R. says
L. Co me!!
I think I would need to hire out the nicknaming job…
Abbey says
L. Co meM
Big mamma abs. Lol
Coran Kennedy says
L.CO ME! I love how van Gogh was/is just van Gogh to so many but my last name is not that cool so it would probably just be the same ole first name!
Jessica Mumford says
L. CO me!
My star name would be Skeeter!
Victoria says
L.Co me! My name would be VWo or Triple-U.
Laura says
L.CO ME!
Amanda says
L.CO ME!
I would be A Ho. Not the most flattering!
Memorie says
L. CO ME! A friend calls me M. HO so I guess it works..but I always reply with “Who you calling HO?” ;)
molly says
L.CO ME!
hmm. it would either be moolly or rose.mo. clearly i am not as cool as k-money-ha.
Jennifer Collins says
L. Co me.
I guess I would be J. Co.
Tracey says
L. Co me! My name would be lil’ monster! I love the beautiful abstract paintings!
Leah says
L. Co me! I’d be Snooki cause I’m so short!
Andy says
L.CO ME!!!
A-Burt. “Andrea Burton”
As a girl from the streets (of the Charlottesville suburbs) I grew up with a tough life and A-Burt would definitely be my Rapper name. I think it reflects the hard times that come with living in such a rough area.
Also… those paintings would look really great with my Steve Keane collection I have been developing!!
Anna says
L.CO ME!
Ana bouchie would probably be my rap name.
Keelan says
L.CO me please! I earned my celebrity nickname after learning the whole Single Ladies dance. Introducing…Keeloncé!!
Karen Dempsey says
L.CO ME!
My friends call me K dawg as a joke. I’ll take it.