*** 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.
Jill A. says
L.co me!!! My superstar name is JET!!!
Diane Montgomery says
L. Co me! My name is Diane but my husband calls me either Dinae or NaeNae so I would probably say either of those.
Kara says
L.CO me!!
Kory says
L.CO ME!”
Samantha says
L.co Me!! Sadly I am not cool enough for a great nickname. . .well, my students call me Mrs. D. . .
Emily says
L. CO me!!!
E. Av
Jen N. says
L.CO ME!
I’d go with Jenny B because that’s what my dad calls me.
Louise in NE OK says
L. Co ME!!! With a last name where the first two letters of six is Ho, I don’t think I’ll be going that route! So, just call me….and tell me that I won! ;-)
Megan Olynik says
L.CO ME!
The J.Lo thing does NOT work with my name (maiden or married.) M.Al and M.Ol….. I think its the M combined with the vowel at the beginning of the last name.
I tried this thing once where you were meant to take the name of your first pet followed by the name of the street you grew up on and take that name as your ‘stripper’ name and mine was always the favourite. “Lady Willowdown”. That would be my name if ever I became famous.
Also – LOVE THOSE PAINTINGS! <33
Kimberley says
L.CO ME!!
I’d go with Special-K or KimmyG. Both are corny!!! All my friends call me KimSue but that’s not very catchy/rapper-esc…
Congrats on the book, can’t wait!
Wendy says
L. Co me! A handful of people call me “W,” so I guess that could work :)
Cathy Wolfram from Adore Your Place says
L.Co Me
C.Wolfie hehehe
Amanda says
L.CO ME!
Hm, the J-Lo method would get me A-Kl. Akl, pronounced to rhyme with spackle, perhaps?
jennifer says
L.CO Me!
Unfortunately, mine would be jenny from the block. i still want a painting though:)
Toby says
L.CO ME!
Yaomie, definitely.
gayle says
L.Co Me! It’s easy my initials: GG or Gigi!
Lisa Savoie says
L.CO ME!
Leelee!
Tracy Wuolle says
L.CO ME!!
Darren says
L.Co Me!
Kristi says
L. CO me! My College friends called me K Korver or K Squared, so I’ll go with that. The paintings are fabulous!,
Danielle says
L.CO ME! I’d just go as “D”, because that’s all I’d need!
shelley johannes says
L. Co Me!
Megbeast says
L.CO ME!
I’d have to go with Megbeast of course!
Annie says
“L.CO ME!” If I used my initials, I’d sound like a pirate (AAR), so I’m working on an alternative.
Robin McGonigle says
L.CO me!
I don’t know what my name would be…I’m sure alliteration would somehow work into that. Rockin Robin doesn’t really work though.
Kristen says
L. CO ME Please! Maybe J Leigh?? haha so dorky (our middle names…)
Rebecca says
L Co me!
My bestie calls me “B” so maybe that? I like Becca Rose though :).
Juliette Z says
L. Co. Me!!!
I would be JZ!
Nicole M says
L. CO ME!!!
My supersta name would be Coco. It was my club name back in my club-hopping days (yes, I had one of those!) and now, it happens to be what my two year old niece calls me. That’s right…just call me Auntie Coco!
Brannon says
L. CO ME!
Mine would be brizzle
Tracie says
L.Co. me! I would be T Money.
Katie says
L. CO ME!
If I were a rapper, I would be K$ (said “K money”)!
Michelle Rafiq says
L.Co me!! Beautiful paintings, she is so talented. My name would be The OC (maiden name was O’Connell lol – it was the only thing I could think of) :)
Jen Stinger says
L.CO ME!!
J.Ho! (Last name, not personality!!)
Kendrick says
L CO ME!!!!
someone once called me K-dizzle :-)
Heather says
L.Co me!
I’d be Hoody hoo!
Lisa says
L.Co Me!
Kerri says
L. Co Me!
My name would be KK!
Alyssa says
L. Co me! A-K 47 in da house. :)
Jerrika Jerome says
L.CO ME! My rapper name would be Double J!
Taylor says
L. Co me! My celebrity nickname would be Tay-Ho, gotta keep em guessing and entertained
Jenni H says
L.Co Me!
My friend’s dad already had a semi-catchy nickname for me, “J. Hi” since my last name starts with Hi…he thought it was the funniest thing since its opposite of Lo and so it stuck :)
AliciaS says
L. co me! Since mine would be A. Sa, I think I’d need to work on a new one!
Linda says
L.Co me!
You can call me Lady Ell.
Micara says
L.CO ME!
Mine would easily be MC Luda
Kate says
“L.CO ME!”
I use my middle name as my last name in the professional world; of course, I’ve also got an altered name for online too.
Amy says
L.Co Me! Love her paintings!
I would be A-Dawg, for sure!!
Melissa says
L.CO ME! I guess I’d have to be M. Bo!
Erin says
L.CO ME!
LL Cool J!
Angela says
L.Co me!
My name: awal (which sounds like awol). So not funny!