*** 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.
Naomi says
L.CO ME!
N.Go, it’s a little catchy :)
Naomi {Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}
Candice says
L. Co Me!! I love her work! She and my sister are friends (they worked together in NYC), and I bought one of her pieces for my sister a few Christmases ago. I would love to add a companion piece for her!!
Kara M. says
L.CO ME! If I follow the J.Lo pattern I’d be K. Mo..hmmm. If I use my middle name I could almost be Nemo – which is good if I want to sing about underwater worlds I guess. Beautiful work – thanks so much for introducing us to this artist. Can’t wait to play spot that painting in your book!
Mattie says
L.CO ME! I’d go for John Wayne style – change your name from Marion Michael Morrison to John Wayne and just stay with the changed name…except I guess he was nicknamed Duke, but anything is better than marion Michael Morrison for an actor!
Kim says
L. CO ME!!!!!
Kelley C. says
L.CO ME! Don’t think I’m cool enough for a celebrity name…
Kirstin says
L.CO ME!
I was K-love back in the day.
Rachel W. says
L.Co me!!
My nickname is Rae…so maybe Lil’ Rae?? haha
Christi Hitch says
L.CO me!!! I would be CECE Hitch! Word!
Shawn says
L.CO me!! S.Sch….maybe if we were at the library?
Melissa says
L. Co Me! I would me a M. Pe….not sure it has quite the same ring to it as J Lo :)
Jami @ What the Graham?! says
L.CO ME
I’d be jami-ka-RUH, because once a telemarketer actually thought that was my name which was something similar to my email…classic!
Dana says
L Co-me!! Add a “dawg” to it and you’re done. So, yeah. D-Dawg!
Hannah Jacklyn says
L.Co me!
love how colorful and energetic her work is!
Natalie says
L.Co Me!
N. Hu. is an awful celeb name so I’d have to find something else!!!
Betsy says
L.CO ME!
My celebrity name is Ava Analogy. Obviously it’s my Broadway stage name! :-)
Kate says
L.Co me! I am K.Jo – which works pretty well! I might consider Lil K tho, has a nice ring
Lowell says
L. Co me!
Elisa says
L. Co me! My name would be ECC!
Meghan says
L. Co me!
I think I’d be Miss Mac. So hardcore lol
Caitlin says
L.CO ME!
One of my friends called me KK for a while in jr. high. It needs a little jazzing up though.
katie says
L. Co me!
I’d be SPICE.
Marcia says
L.Co Me!
I’ll go with MarCia.
Lu says
L.Co me!!
Yo’Luey
katie says
L Co me! I’d be Spice.
Michelle says
L.Co me!!!
no acting for me but my rap name would be probably just be my name with an apostrophe thrown in… Mi’chelle
Yvonne says
L. Co me!
Rachael says
L. Co me!
When my husband and I started dating, some of our friends tried to do a name mash-up for us, a la Brangelina. It didn’t work, and really never stuck. Brachael just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
Carrie B says
L.Co ME! I’d be CB…not terrible, but not sure it’d stick.
Bart says
L. Co me!
I’d be Jibbe!
Dara says
L.CO ME!
Bretagne says
L.CO ME!
Lauren La Vay says
L.Co me!!
Kristen says
L.CO MEEEE!
K-10 in da houuuuse!
Naomi S says
L. Co Me!
My name would be NaJeBe.
Erin says
L. CO ME PLEASE! My celebrity nickname was actually the name of a somewhat famous cartoon character, Shaggy, from Scooby Do, and not for reasons that you may think. (dirty minds!) I was always growing out my bangs, so the name stuck. But now I’m ok with E MA!
Betsy says
L. Co me!!
Lois says
L.CO ME!
Melissa says
L.Co me! I’d probably go by Little General cause that’s what my husband calls me. :)
Amy O says
L.CO ME!
I definitely would stick with my initials- AO. Can’t you hear it now: “Everybody say A…O…”
Sarah Tarleton says
L.CO ME!
S for my first name and TAR for the beginning of my last would make a nice cheesy STAR nick, I believe :)
Cameron says
L.Co me!!!! My name would be A double U G (average white guy). Represent.
Maribeth says
L. CO ME! My nickname is MB, not original but works for shortening my name.
Brittany says
L.CO ME!
I think I’d have to go wih BSquared…because I’m cool like that….well, maybe.
Awesome works of art!
K (Barking Babymama) says
L.Co ME!! Mine would be K-train…given to me by my BFF.
Chelsey N says
L.Co Me! My husband used to call me C. Riddy, lol!
Guerrina says
L.Co me!
Kelly Lippert says
L. CO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be K. Lip. That’s right. K. Lip.
elizabeth says
L.CO me!
E.Bar over here!
Sarah says
L.CO ME! Mine would be horrible..SarFran? Like a disease you could catch on the Oregon Trail…