*** 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.
Kate says
L.CO ME!
Ellen says
L.CO ME!
I used to think “Eagle Eyed Ellie” would be a good rapper name (excellent eye site = nerd), since “Easy E” has been taken. Plus, my mom wouldn’t approve.
Jessica Klein says
L.CO ME
I’m JK – people often confuse my email signature with ‘Just Kidding’ which leads to lots of communication challenges!
Sara says
L CO ME! These paintings are awesome! I’ve been called DJ Pasty White by my loving husband referring to my pale skin color even in the summer.
Sarah R. says
L.CO ME!!
Lauren says
L.CO ME! I don’t know about celebrity names, but my “stripper name” would be Trixie Castle… awesome! ( :
Jane R. says
L.CO ME! Hmm mine would be J. Ri…not quite as cool lol!
Jen says
“L.CO ME!” I loooove her paintings!
Jacqueline says
L. CO ME!!! I desperately need some wall art for my very bare walls! Please Random.com, pick me at least 1 once? LOL
Not sure about my celebrity name, but my initals are JAP ;)
Whitney says
L. Co ME!! Please, I love her work!! My name is Whitney, but I work with people with brain injuries and some call me Windy, Wendy and Whitley : ) so since the “w” name is hard, maybe just Dub…..
amber rhodes says
L.CO me!
I’m not sure what name would work for me….A. RHLA? Umm…i don’t think anything would work for mine!
Jen says
L.CO ME! My friends in high school use to call me J.Mac lol!
Sarah says
L.CO ME!
I’m known as S.Po around these parts!
melissa says
L.Co Me!
Melizzle, fo shizzle.
Caitlin says
L.Co me! Mine would be CMillionaire, but I just to joke about that BEFORE Chamillionaire… time to find a new name!
Sylvia says
L.CO Me! My rap alter ego would be ‘Lil Syl.
Sarah says
L.Co me!!!
The second initial of my last name is a consonant too – so it don’t think that would work to well. I could use my husband’s last name, and go by SIm. Haha. Nevermind. Maybe I’ll use my middle name instead? (Good thing I’m not famous!)
PS The art is gorgeous. And I can’t wait for your book to ship already!!!
L. CO ME! says
K. Rupp for me! :)
Morgan says
L.CO ME!
And you know, I’ve never given much thought to what my nickname would be. I guess MorWoo would work using my married name….
Shelley says
L.CO ME!
Morgane Starr says
L. Co Me!!!!!
I’d be M. Stizzy yo !
Ginger says
L.CO ME!
I would be G-Money!
Michelle Bauer says
L.CO ME!
Hailey says
L.CO ME!
H.No (first initial, first two letters of last name)works pretty good for me! hahaha! It’s pretty rude though too…hmm..
Elise says
L.CO ME! Haha, ‘Lil Spackler
Ali Miller says
L.CO ME!
A.MI. Could be pronounced either A-“me” or A-“my”.
Or could go with my middle name of Michelle and call me “Meee-chelle.” Mm hmm.
I think I prefer for people to just call me “Ali”.
Erin says
L. CO ME! My nickname has been E. Roe for almost 15 years…long before Jenny from the block showed up with hers. :)
Lynn says
L.CO ME!
L Bo over here.
Holly says
L.Co Me!!!!
I’d be H. Pe – don’t love it!
Kelly says
L.Co me! I would go with K.Bro. Or not. :)
Brittany says
L. Co me!
Just call me B-sizzle.
Elle says
J.CO ME!!
My nickname would be E.Ha which sounds a little to much like ‘yeehaw’ if you ask me! Maybe I’m a supercowgirl?
Elle says
And by J.CO.. I mean L.CO!
Lea Burke says
L. Co me! I would be L. Bu
Jules says
L. CO ME!
Catherine says
L. Co Me!!!
Erin says
L.CO ME! :)
Leigh says
L.CO ME! L.Pe is even worse so I need another way to pick.
Erin Schwille says
L.CO ME! I would be ‘The Schwillster’ :)
Jennifer says
L.CO ME!
I think I’d go for Jenlee….combo of my first and middle names. Yeah, that sounds good….
robin @ our semi organic life says
L.CO ME! I’d go with R Bombs. That what hubby calls me sometimes.
Emily Piersol says
L Co me!
I would want to be The Notorious ESP (my initials). If only I could pull off being a rapper…
jackie says
L. Co me! I suppose my nickname could be J. Go, or J. Goods if I wanted to mix up the J. Lo equation a little!
Diana says
L.CO me! My friends call me “Mama Tiger”
Robin says
L Co me!! My friends used to call me Bin-san, but I think I would simply go with ‘Robin.’ I like it.
Nirja says
L. Co. me, please!
Brooks Pope says
L.Co me!! I’d probably go with B Pop, just my first initial and dropping the “e” off my last name. Kind of like mmm bop :)
CohoesMom5 says
L.CO ME!
I don’t think I would ever get famous enough to have a celebrity nickname. I am mostly just called “Mom” (over and over and over again.
Patty says
L.CO ME!
My last name is Dixon, so I think I’d go with P. Diddy. :)
Jan says
L.CO ME!!
JB is OK for me.
Meredith says
L.CO ME!
It has nothing to do with my real name, but my friends in college called me Biff–for clumsily obvious reasons–if you ever meet me! So I’d be Biff Banks.