*** 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.
Virginia says
L.CO ME!
Rap name- mmm- how about:
G Money
from my nickname “Ginnie” ;)
TRICIA JONES says
L.CO ME!
MY NICKNAME WOULD BE T.J. ONES! (SHORT FOR TRICIA JONES)
Diane says
L.Co Me!!
My famous name would be Diane O.T.L. (outside the lines) in the manner of Louie C.K.
Katie Menschner says
L.CO Me!!
I think I’d be K’Men, but it’d be difficult to pull off!
Allyson says
L. Co Me!! Ally P would be my name, and we’d love one of these paintings for our baby boy’s nursery.
Kiki says
L Co me!
I would say KiKi would be my celebrity nickname-I don’t think there are any with that name. Although, my friends in high school called me Kenny.
Kate says
L. CO ME!
Hmmm, well once American Pie came out, I was the Shermanator to many people- in spite of the fact that I am a female. I think I’d make a new name up, a la Pink and so many others. No, actually, I’d keep a portion of my name- so maybe like Cecilia Moran (family name/real last name) or something like that.
Sarah B says
LCO me!!
I once had S.Baka (first initial, part of my last name) on the back of my sports jersey. I kinda like the idea of people yelling “sbaaakaaa!” (in “Spaaartaaa!” type voice). ok..moving on…
stephanie says
L.CO ME! Nickname = IceQueen. Need I say more?
Anna says
L.Co Me!!
Maybe A. Ro? A. Be doesn’t really work…maybe I’m not meant to be a hip hop star:)
Maggie says
L.Co me. Call me Scoop
Sarah B says
L. CO me!
Know idea on a nickname…not even going to try, lol
Sarah B says
…and no idea where my grammar went either…
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, mine leaves sometimes too!
xo,
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Shannon says
L. CO ME! My name would be T-Rex, my fiance says I have T-Rex arms and I act like a dinosaur sometimes, haha.
Jennifer says
L. Co Me!
I guess my name would be J. Way! Several co-workers already call me that, so maybe I’m already famous!
Mary B says
L.CO. me! TyB? (combo of maiden & married last name intials)
Love this art!
liza says
l co me!! i want this for my wall! :-)
jew lo is my gansta name (and jdate moniker)
MichelleO says
L.CO ME! Schnizzle Micsizzle…too much? How about M-to-the-O?
Mattie Reposa says
L.CO ME! My name would be cray cray
Katherine says
L.CO ME!
Do celebrities get to choose their own petnames??
My family all called me Snooki when I was a baby, but that’s been ruined now!
Gina S. says
L. CO ME!
G.Shep
Erin M says
L.CO ME!
I guess my celeb name would be E.Mac. It has a ring to it….right???
Courtney says
L.Co Me!!!
Naomi says
L.CO ME!
Katie Rose says
L. CO Me!
My celeb nickname would most likely be something generic like KMill. :-\
Jenn Hannifan Diekmann says
L.CO ME! I’d say J. Hann or Hanni D.
Kelly says
L. Co ME!
Jen S. says
L. CO. ME!
I was called j.vro long before j Lo was even around…and even though I’m married now with a different last name…well…I still get called by that nickname!
Kristi F says
L. Co me!
K Fig in the house!
Adrienne says
L.CO ME please
Rhonda says
L. Co Me!I’d probably use my middle name.
Jess says
L.Co Me!
Ashley J. says
L. CO ME! My superstar/celebrity nickname would be AJ for sure!
Kate says
L. Co me!!!
K. Go has her fingers crossed. I love colorful abstract art and have lots of bare walls!
Kirstin says
L.Co ME!!! I’d be lil K.K.
valerie shea says
“L.Co ME”
V Shea (first letter of my first name and my last name) :) HOLLA
Courtney says
L.CO ME!! One of my nicknames is already C-DUB, chosen by friends who were mocking my goody two shoe self for listening to rap
Nick Haglund says
L. Co Me! Really the whole rapstar nickname is soo far from my imagination, I can’t even come up with a clever comment, but some other people sure have. Thanks
Stephanie says
L Co Me!
FE, Effie, F, Steph, SS are all names I’m frequently called.
Sarah S. says
L. Co Me! My name doesn’t really work since my last name starts with Sh, but a friend calls my fiance and me Cookie and Mrs. Cookie as a play off of his last name. :)
Amber W says
L.CO ME!
My superstar nickname would have to be Ambeezy! Fo sheezy?
Erin says
L.Co me! Those paintings are WOW.
My nickname: E$. That’s pronounced Eee-Money, not Eee-USDollar. Word.
Courtney says
L.Co Me!
Hmmm… my famous person name question is hard! Maybe ‘See Meg’ (phonetic first initial, and a shortened version of my middle name).
Stacy says
L.CO ME!
Cassidy says
L. CO ME!
My name would be C. La, which works, I think.
Carolyn Ellsworth says
L.Co me! The only nickname I’ve ever had is care- my husband calls me it. I’m good with it
Harmony says
L Co me! Is Milky Jiggle too out there? Because I’m pretty sure thats what my baby calls me in his head, so Imma go with it.
Theresa S. says
L.CO ME!” no nickname here but I know that I’m a superstar
Katie says
L.CO ME!
Back in college was when the whole JLO thing was in full swing so sometimes my firends would call me (and my twin sister) K HO! Now apparently because of my short height I am called by some of my co-workers FUN SIZE!
Tracy says
L.CO ME!!
Nickname = Trixie. That should work!
WendyMI says
L.CO me!!! What bright and colorful paintings.. love em!
Hmmm… I don’t know that I’d have a clever nickname, but if I went all wild and gangster it’d be DJ Shorty with my 5’0 and shrinking self. :)