*** 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.
Hannah says
L.Co me!
Never been much for nicknames, but a few friends call me h-bomb.
Laura says
“L.CO ME!” LK the DJ!
Sophie says
L.CO Me! SophieFabulous (that used to be my nickname, how ridiculous..hahahaha)
Erin says
L.CO ME!
If I were a celebrity and had to come up with a nickname, I would simply be The Champ, since Champion is my last name. I mean, when you have Champion as a last name, it is pretty easy. It was also one of my husband’s reasons on why I should marry him…to be a Champion.
Cori says
L.CO ME!!!
I would definitely go by Coco. Maybe I should try it out now…it’s just more fun!
Lauren says
L.CO ME! In college when all the JLo madness was going on, my roommates starting calling me “LDo.” Recently, my friend, Taiter, (that’s her nickname)started calling me, “L’adore.” I think that one is especially funny.
Rebecca says
L.Co Me!!
My nickname has been Beckita for a long time. It would definitely be my famous person name.
Lara says
L.Co Me!
Leigh says
L.CO ME!…lulu., not very gangsta.
Amber says
L.CO ME!
marymary says
L. Co me! Amazing color combinations in these beautiful paintings!
Cindy says
L.CO ME! I am proud of my Nana moniker.
Lisa says
“L.CO ME!” I would probably go with my initials…LP
JulieA says
L. CO me!
Sarah says
L.Co Me! I’m S. Ko – we could rap battle.
Kate says
L.CO ME! I’d be okay with never having a celebrity name at all.
Monika Jansen says
L.Co me! My superstar name would be M.C. – my first and middle name initials. Not terribly sexy, but there’s very little you can do with Jansen!
Nikki says
L. Co Me!
I’ve always been called ‘Lil Nik :)
Mary says
L.CO ME!
Ever since I figured out that my celeb name would be M Fo, I was happy to stick with it. :)
LisaOK says
L.Co me!!
I would be LO K. My beloved grandma, Shirley Owen, chose [email protected] as her email address. When I asked her about it, she said, “If it works for J.Lo, it works for me.” Gotta love a sassy grandma.
amy says
L. Co Me!!
A. MC :)
Eligonma says
L.CO ME!
I like Eligonma!
Ali A says
L. Co me! My name would be Tripple A. Which are my initials. sort of. Its first name/ old middle name before i changed my middle name to be my maiden name/ last name. My hubby was so angry that i changed my middle name to be my maiden name because he really wanted my initials to be AAA.
anabelle says
L.CO Me!!!
Amanda Bolan says
L.Co Me!
My husband and I always joke that if we started a rap group, our name would be “Wonder Bread”. Ha!
amy marie says
L.CO ME!
A. Ty, that’d be pretty cool. Let’s be serious I don’t think I have enough street cred for that.
Kim Birum says
L.CO me… K.Bi. Doesn’t really fit a middle aged mom
Brooke P says
L.CO ME! I already have several superstar/celebrity nicknames which I’m happy to share, but seriously, no one’s gonna understand where they come from or what they mean. But I’d love to hear what people think…
Beanz
B-Money
Short Pants
and many more…
Amanda says
L. CO ME!! My superstar name would be “A Dawg” as I’m a dog lover :)
Sarah Gilliam says
L.CO ME!!
My maiden name is Slice, so I would go with some variation on that. Nicknames in high school and college ranged from Super Slice, Baby Slice (youngest of 4 kids), Slice. Those might work, or I could go with Vanilla Slice….
Megan says
L.CO ME!
If I went with the J.Lo method, mine would be M.CA… not so catchy. I love the paintings!!
Heather says
L.CO ME! Well H. Lag is pretty awful. I think since I have no superstar talents, I would just be in a famous, does-nothing couple. My husband, Josh, and I would be “Jeather.”
Brittany watts says
L. CO ME!! Me nickname would probably be the same as it was in highschol, little Frazier and hopefully not the other many ones I wasn’t too find of such as titts McGee…
Amy C says
L.Co me please!
Haley says
H.Ba here hoping to be L.Co’d
Jackie K. says
L.CO ME!
My nickname would be J-Boogy!
Emily says
L.Co Me! Mine would be E.Lew!
Erin says
L. Co me! I think that I’d be E Train…that cracks me up just typing it!!! Have a great day!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
L. Co Me!!!
Definitely would have to go with the celeb. couple name with my husband: Jash
Jessica O. says
L. Co ME! Since my middle initial is L., I became a real JLO when I got married. My husband likes to tease me about my superstar initials.
Kara says
L.CO ME! My name would be Shorty G.
Lauren says
L. CO ME!
I have always been called by my best friends by my maiden name: Zaller sometimes shortened to Z. Not too exciting but it certainly is not your run of the mill last name!
hollie says
l. co me!!!!!
my nickname would be HOLLS77
Melissa R. says
L.CO ME!
Sara says
L.CO ME!
Erin says
“L.CO ME!”
I’d be Breezy E, kinda like Monica from Friends :)
Lisa says
L.CO me!!
My husband’s rock start name is P-Daddy (his name is Patrick)
Carol S says
L.CO ME!
Thanks,
CS
Megan W says
L. CO ME! Using your J.Lo formula I would be M.Wa? I don’t know that i’m digging that one…
Darci says
L.Co me!
My name was always too short for a nickname but my cousins called me DC.