*** 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: $500 towards any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what would your superstar/celebrity nickname be if you could choose one? Does the J.Lo method work for you? J.Pe isn’t too catchy for me. Or would you opt for another variation? Maybe adopt your middle name as your last name? Or find a rap name? Lil’ Spackler perhaps?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (through Oct 29 when purchased direct from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.
Emily says
L. CO Me!
No nickname. One hundred percent me.
Gretchen says
L.CO ME! I already have two: Stretch or Ghee, depending on the person addressing me.
Kam says
L.Co me!
G. Mak here!
Leigh Anne says
L. CO ME!
My rap name is L Diggity, and I even have a shirt with my “cool” nickname on the back. My adult film name (taking your first pet and the street you grew up on) is Tawny Timberwood – meow;)
Laura @ Chaotic Domestic says
L.Co Me!
I think I’d by LKMT!
Kirsten says
L.CO ME!
I would want some kind of punctuation in my name (like Ke$ha and P!nk), so it might be something like K!r$+en.
Cindi says
L.CO ME!
Nat says
C. Lo Me!
Back in highschool they used to call me nacho nache. My real name is Natalie Nacke. Don’t know how famous that sounds.. more like a wresler’s name lol
Jennifer S says
L Co Me!
My last name just changed. I’m not sure what my nickname could be now plus I’ve never been big on nicknames. I like using full names. Haha- old school.
Christina says
L. Co me!
I guess in the spirit of J. Lo my famous person nickname would be C. Pa. Guess that makes me more of an accountant than a songstress…
Ashley S. says
L.CO ME!
In middle school my rapper name was A-Money, for whatever reason. I’m sure I thought it was cool :)
Lisa says
L. Co Me!
andrea p says
“L.CO ME!”
I would go for a hybrid name with my hubby a la Brangelina…. we would be Brandrea! haha
Ashley Roberson says
L.Co ME!!
I could either go with A. Ro or Biggie Bohn, my old high school nickname, I was so gangsta! Ha.
Kaitlyn says
L.Co Me!!
Jeanna says
L.Co me!
I’ve always been J-Dawg, my sister was A-slice. We thought we were cool… shameful…
andrea @ my kinda perfect says
L. Co me! =)
Around the time Sherry was obsessed with that bleach blonde rapper, my name got shortened to that of his industry pal – dr. dre. Being Andrea, Dre wasn’t a long shot…but it’s still funny to me.
June H says
L.Co me! I would be J.Ha, which just sounds silly.
Erin says
L.CO ME!
Similar to J.Lo, my celebrity nickname would be E.Po (my hubby goes by J.Po)!
Ally Smith says
L.CO ME!
My rapper name would be A-Sizzle!
kristin says
L.CO ME!
Kristin says
L.CO. Me!
Yenya says
L.CO ME! I’d drop my first and last name and just go by my middle name “Celenia”.
Molly says
L. Co me!!
Jennifer P says
“L.CO ME!”
My initials prior to marriage were actually JLO, so everybody called me J.Lo. So, I’m taking it back! :)
Liz says
L.Co me! Pretty sure my name would be LizzyB (yeah you know me)…. amazing giveaway, we love lots of color at our house!
Jenn says
L.CO me!
Jennypops!!
Miriam says
L.Co me!
BritWash says
L.CO ME!
Andrea Masterson says
L. Co me!!
Susan says
L.CO ME!
No idea on a nickname — sorry!
jamie says
L.CO ME!
J-NI? Actually my maiden name would have been J-MI. which works since my name is Jamie. How have I never realized this before? Thanks Clara for the eye opening name exercise.
Kristi says
L.CO ME!
Amy says
L.CO ME not sure what my famous person name would be…maybe a country star named Amy Lynn or something…
Katherine U says
L. CO Me!!
Brenda says
L.CO ME!
I don’t know for sure, but I’ve considered making B-Rendos my rapper name. I think it needs a little more flava, though.
Essie says
L. Co Me!!
In high school I was affectionately called “E-bunny” or the “Esther Bunny” because my full name is Esther and the kids in that school thought it was the strangest name!
Renee says
L.CO ME!
I think I would resort to my maiden name, you know to keep my private a little more secluded. Those paparazzi are everywhere!
Katie says
L.Co me!! Love these paintings!
K.Ha …maybe not so good. Oh well!
Stefanie D. says
l. co me
Christine says
L co me
I’m C-Pop!
Tipling says
L.Co Me!
My first name is so unusual that I don’t know if I need a famous person name. Tipling is pretty crazy in itself. Maybe Lil Tip or T-Ling?
Jackie E. says
L.Co Me!
I would be Jackie O. (Jackie Kennedy Onassis)
Amber says
L.CO ME!!!! My nickname would be A.Yankee…
katie says
L.Co me!!!
My daughter’s name is Jane Louise…shortly after she was born friends started calling her J Lou….I quickly put an end to that :)
Paige says
L.CO ME! Something like P Money, perhaps. P Money Byrdizzle
Rita says
L.CO ME!!! The only nickname ive ever had is one my little sister called me when we were young – “pita pocket”.
Nora Vassar says
L CO ME! My celebrity name would be the same as my CB radio handle back in the day:Lady Libra! I was known by that pseudonym throughout the east coast in the summer of 1978!
Courtney S. says
L. CO ME!!!
I would be C. Bea (using my middle name) all the way!
Katie says
L.CO ME! I would be K.Ra, which isn’t too bad, I guess :)