*** 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 says
“L.CO ME!”
Yeah, I’m just not a nickanme kinda gal (except for being my hubby’s darlin’)
Natalia says
L.Co Me!
Well I just got married and now it’s N.Po. I guess that works (and beats my maiden name that would’ve made it N.Pr….yikes)
DanaD says
L.CO ME!
My college roommate still calls me DMX almost 15 years later! (embarrassingly, it’s still a part of my email address)
Monica Crowder says
L.CO ME……I would so wanna be Sophia Grace if I were famous!!
Danielle says
L.Co me!
D. De sounds like I stutter, so I’d have to go with something else. But since I’m not in danger of being famous anytime soon, I’ll worry about it later. Love your blog!!
Lissete says
L.CO ME!
It’s funny and ironic that I would always pretend my nickname would be L.CO, which is my first, middle, and last name initials. Anything that involved “pretending”, my nickname was L.Co. I think I’m meant for this giveaway. :)
Dew says
L.CO ME!
My superstar name…. MonkEEEZ!!! Love monkeys, what can I say!?
Kate says
L.Co Me!
I have NO idea what my celebrity name would be. It took me till 8th grade to get a nickname, but K. Wi does not really work.
Penni McNamara says
J-CO ME! My name would be P-Mac. Sounds like a good rapper name, right??!!
Britt says
L. Co. me!!! BAM in the hizzie!
Tim F. says
l. Co. me!!! Dr. T representin’.
Laura says
L.CO ME! And I’ll keep my name :)
sarajane says
L Co Me!
What a great giveaway! I think I’d use s jay (all lower case, of course).
Lindsay says
L.CO ME! I think when that came out L-Ru just didn’t sound the same :) my work logins have generally been a variation of lindsayru and unfortunately that has stuck :)
judi says
L.CO ME!
hmm… since my unmarried initials were JZ that was a perfect nickname. now i guess i’m less nickname-able.
Jennifer W says
L.CO ME!
I used to be J. Vo (which totally works). Then I got married and I think J. Web works too.
April says
L. Co Me! I’d totally go by … no idea! Ek!
Nicole says
L.CO ME!
NeNe. An excellent name for a pop star or a real housewife!
Stacey says
L. Co Me please!!
Maureen says
L.CO ME!
Momo…my already in-use nickname!
Ashley Bussiere says
L Co me! Wow, beautiful paintings! I would be Buss-real feminine I know!
Ashley Bussiere says
L CO ME! I used to be called Greenburger but since I got married it would probably be BUSS :)
Alison Pita says
L.Co me!
Vaea Cruz says
L.CO ME!!!
Back in college my husband, myself and our 2 bestfriends had rapper names…mine was Vaea-brator. Don’t judge…it was college after all. ;)
Oona says
L. CO ME!
I think I’d have to be Angel Day. Maybe… But I’ll never be a celebrity, so it’s totally irrelevant. lol
Nou says
L.CO ME! I was born in the US, but have a traditional ethnic name. When I was a teenager, the cool trend was to pick an American nickname. I was known as “Nicki”. I also like Sherah (sounds barbaric yet sultry), so I guess I’d be Nicki Sherah!
Nicole says
L.CO ME!
For years I was called “Lil Nic” since there were two Nicole’s in my friend group, and I was the smaller (5′-0″ over here) one. I still go by it from my older friends!
Emily says
L.co me! I’d prob go with E.Ro…maybe I’ll make my kids call me this!
Randi says
L.Co ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My actual nickname with a small group of Texas friends is Ran-Diddy (Randi). I love it, so I’ll go with that!
Amy says
L. Co me!!!
Rachel says
L.CO ME!
I’d be RJ!
Michele O says
L.CO ME! I’d go for Lil’G. Which stands for Gomer, my maiden name!
Kate says
L.CO ME!
Kate Ty over here! Word to your motha.
Stephanie says
L. CO ME! I have some friends that used to refer to me as Doc Webs, so we’ll just go with that.
lisa says
L.CO ME! not sure what i’d gice myself for a nickname. hmmm, have to think about that.
Mali says
L.CO ME!!!
D.MO over here, LOL!
Todd J. says
L.CO ME! My wife and I have celeb fail names for when we do something foolish; (which may or may not coincide witheh, ehem being over-served) I’m Re-Todd, and She’s Intoxi-Kate. Superhero celeb couple.
Aly Chilcott says
L.Co me!
I suppose I’d be A.Chilz. ;-)
Geri says
L.CO ME!
I always go by G Money. Doesn’t really fit me, but tis a good nickname.
Chelsea says
L. Co me! This reminds me of that thing where your celebrity name is the name of your first pet and the street you grew up on. Oatmeal Tulipwood. Holla!
Jamie H says
L.CO ME! My hubs has always been called Hads due to our last name Hadady. Since being married, I’ve been dubbed Lady Hads. It feels more medieval than rapper though. :o)
Erin aka TheSavvySeeker says
L.CO ME! My celeb name would be T.T. Willikers or Shawty-Tu-tu…something ridiculous like that. It would be something stupid, that I would find hilarious every time someone would address as such in a serious manner:)
Christian Lopez says
L.Co ME!! My name is C.Lo!!
Sara says
“L.CO ME!”
I guess S.Ro would work… or maybe S.Rot!
Sam says
L.CO Me!
I Used to shorten my first and middle name to make a now one. Now that sounds cheesy now that I am older. S Mo it is :)
Amanda says
L.Co me! A.Wo? Sounds wonderfully awkward- so it would fit just fine!
Sadie says
L. CO Me!!
I’d be “Mommy”…well, I already am :O)
Cindy says
L.Co me!
C.Po here!
Lisa says
L. CO ME! I guess I could be L.Fri…
kathy h says
L. CO Me!
Hmmm Maybe K.Ha!! or Katson (a mix of my first and last)