*** 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.
Megan says
L.Co me!
Because of my last initial being G, My college friends used to call me “G-love” (as in G-love and special sauce). I still hear it every once in a while and it cracks me up!
Desiree says
L.CO ME!! I think my nickname would be Legs. Being that I am a giant and all. :)
Lee Ann says
L.CO me! =)
Joanna says
L.Co ME!!
I think I would go with J-sizzle, as one of my close friends calls me…plus I love to say fo’shizzle (very hip, i know..) :)
Rachel says
L. Co me!
Dianne Baron- although it’s technically my stripped name! (Middle name plus the street you grewup on!)
Emily B. says
J.Co me!
My superstar name my friends use is Em-dizzle. Has been for years!
Kerri Beth says
L.CO ME
Thanks, KB
Jen says
L Co Me!
In college I picked up the rapper nick name J. Fitty a la Fifty Cent.
Heidi says
L. Co Me!
Mine would be H. Ec!
Kristina says
L.CO ME! My name would be KC Dubs.
maureen breen says
“L.CO ME!”
“mobee” would be mine, never without a bee
Briony says
L.CO Me!
Definately B-Diddy!
Rebecca says
L.CO ME!
My husband is in my phone as jwill, he was such a cool dude when we met and started dating….rwill doesn’t have the same ring to it though.
Liz says
L.CO ME!
My famous person name would be lil nap!
Suzanne Ammirato says
L. Co me! Q would be mine. My friends call me Suzy, and my closest friends call me Q :)
Sarah says
L. Co me! I’m ‘Triple S’ (my initials!)
vicky s says
L.CO Me! I think those famous nicknames are fun. But I would settle for “Buffy”. I love the show and it makes for a fun alterego!
Bethany says
L. Co ME!
haha well I definitely have no street cred so I don’t think anyone would be giving me a real tough nickname, and B. Wi is just not going to work so I don’t know!
Kara L says
L.CO Me!
I’d be KLS B Co ME … (too much)
Teri says
L. CO ME
Amanda says
L. Co me! A Lou (Amanda Louise) would be mine.. I guess I could do A Lo but I like the lou better
Melissa says
L.CO Me!
One of my nicknames in college was M.C. (Emcee) Manus (as in my former last name, McManus :) I loved it and would use it as a celeb name if needed!
MB says
L. Co Me!
Since I’m a Ragin’ Cajun, I’d go with a Cajun variation like, “Mais La Co.” :-)
Sandra T says
L. Co me! SJ? which also stands for South Jersey…haha
Stephanie says
L. CO ME!!
Matt Gleason says
L.CO ME!
By that logic, mine would be M.Gl.– not too keen on that one lol.
Rachel says
L. Co Me!!
I’d probably go with my first two initials R.M. but since that’s not too exciting my next idea would be Lady Rae… Then again, that idea’s already been taken…
Korie Roberts says
L.Co Me!! Well, my old neighbors in Florida called my daughter Jenna “JRo”… so I will go with “K Ro” for me.
Cathy says
L.CO ME!
My name would be C-Green.
I love Lindsay, her work is amazing!
Kelly Jo says
L. Co Me! From ill’ kel.
Joyce says
L. Co Me!! How about Jbow!
Rebecca says
L.Co me! I’d be R.Money.
Diane says
L. CO ME!! I would be DWAZZ.
Eleanor Rodway says
L Co. Me – I love her stuff – I already have two of her prints in my house!!!
And you can call me Easy E
Sara says
“L.CO ME!”
The artist currently know as mama!
jackie says
L. Co me!
I couldn’t use that method – my married name starts with Hl. heh. I had some nicknames as a kid that would work, I suppose.
KellyLester says
L. Co me
I was k dawgg or g ma by my friends
Whitney Moberg says
L.CO ME! I would have to go with Lil’ Mo (my last name is Moberg, and my grandfather has always been known as “Moe,” so why not follow family tradition!) Thanks for the giveaway!
Laura says
LCo ME! Love her use of color. I’d love to have one of her paintings live at my home forever.
Rebekah says
L. Co Me!
I guess I would be R Mills.
Anne says
L.Co Me!
Saskia says
L. CO Me!! they call me Ski
Cindy says
L.Co me! My initials spell CAT so I pretty much go with that. Oh, and my hubby is RAT.
Elizabeth Flanagan says
L.CO ME! My friends in middle school used to call me bahethorie (pronounced ba-heth-or-ie)
Linda says
L.CO ME!
My initials work out to be L.CO, too. Maybe I’m destined to own one of her great paintings – here’s hoping!
Corey Harris says
L-Co ME!!!
Some friends already call me “Co Co” :)
Valerie Gilreath says
L.CO ME!
I would probably opt to go the rap route and use something like Lil’ Val.
Thanks!
Valerie
Suzanne says
L. Co Me!
Hmmm…Lil Suz perhaps? Or maybe Da Suz?
Crystal says
L.CO Me!!!
My name would be pronounced, Chris-TAL!
Weezie says
L.CO ME!
my name would be weezie!