*** 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: $500 towards any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what would your superstar/celebrity nickname be if you could choose one? Does the J.Lo method work for you? J.Pe isn’t too catchy for me. Or would you opt for another variation? Maybe adopt your middle name as your last name? Or find a rap name? Lil’ Spackler perhaps?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (through Oct 29 when purchased direct from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.
Meg B says
L.Co Me!
I’m not terribly fond of the way Ke$ha and will.i.am spell their names – so, in jest, I’d have to go with mi$$.b.haved
Camille says
L.CO ME!
I would be Camizzle. Fo shizzle.
Emily says
L.CO ME!
E to the Sizzle right here!
Julie White says
L.CO ME!!! JuJu….my name given to me by my grandchildren!
Amanda Jean says
L.CO ME!!
My married name is Hanson. If I went with the first initial, last name combo, I’d be A.Ha! Hahahaha I’m a disney character apparently…
Kristen says
L. Co me!! I keep wanting to say C.Lo :-)
I’d go first inital & last name – it was a nickname in college and seems to have stuck!
Lindsay says
L. Co me!
I would be rainbow brite because I am obsessed with anything and everything rainbow!
Cher says
L.CO me!
My nickname is Cher (full name Cherilee) so I guess I already go by a celebrity name? :)
Stefanie says
L. CO ME!
S Dub up in the hizzy!
Pam W. says
L. Co Me!!! (Sorry – too old for a nickname!)
Lacey says
L.CO Me!
My name would be L. Do. No thanks haha!
Kelsey D. says
L. Co me!! I want one of those paintings in my living room!!
My last name is awful (sorry honey!) so I’m gonna say my celebrity nickname would be Kels D to avoid any last name mispronunciations!
Pamela @ Pink Hammers & Sippy Cups says
L.CO ME!!!
I think I would just use my middle name as my last, so I’d be Pamela Dawn. Simply but pretty :D
Tif says
L. CO ME! I would be T. Hei. So lame. On the other hand, one of my son’s nicknames is Welly G. which makes me smile a little every time I hear it.
Kathryn says
“L.CO ME!”
KEGLaB up in da house!
Christie says
L.Co me!
I’d go with Crispy!
Hannah says
L.CO ME! Mine would be Hey J!
Andy O'Connor says
L.Co me… Could rock M. Ko
Joelle says
L.CO ME!
JoJo…it’s what I call myself after a few cocktails :)
charity says
L.CO ME!
I guess I would be C Love.
Jessica Toloczko says
L. CO Me!! mine would be J. To!!
Monica says
L.Co me! I guess it might be Mo Mo.
Megan G says
L CO ME!
I think my celebrity name could be Meggy G (like Ali G? Maybe?)
Ari says
L. CO ME!
I’d be A.O, which kind of sounds lame and awesome at the same time.
Abby says
L.CO ME!
Loved the earlier post – I’d also go with MOMMY!
Jon says
L.CO ME!
Whitney Dupuis says
L.CO ME!
Using the same naming convention, I would be W.Du. Uh, I think not.
CASEY says
L. CO ME!
Stacy says
L.CO ME!
Staysheik is mine!!!
Lissa says
L. CO ME!
I am nicknameless … Although auto correct thinks I should be Nick Nameless!
Beautiful paintings.
Lanea E. says
L.CO ME! My name would be Nene
Lindsey D says
L. Co Me!
Kelli says
C. Lo Me! I’ve been called K-Dawg, although that is not very clever!
Erica says
L. CO ME!!!
Erpet.
KC says
“L.Co Me!”
I’d have to be Lil’Sas! Everyone says I’m sassy (and I’m not sure if this is a compliment or not!).
Krishna says
L. Co Me!
Claire says
L.CO ME!
Ah, I love a good celeb nickname (a la $herdog). But when I’m stuck, I go with the old standby. Just call me C-Money.
kate says
L.CO Me!
I don’t have a celebrity name, but people call my husband and I Grate. Greg and Kate are Grate! I think it’s appropriate. :)
Lilly says
L.CO ME!
My star name would be LARP, which seems to rhyme with “carp.”.
Nancy says
L.CO ME!
My famous person name would be Lil’ Nan-O.
Alex says
L.Co Me! Because my name is Alex and I also used to play softball, I was often called A-Rod throughout high school!
Lesley says
L. CO ME!! Yeah, L. Wi doesn’t work too well…
Helen D says
L.CO ME! I’d be an H.Dee!
Danielle says
L. CO Me :) maybe d-yell? daflip?
Laura mcg says
L.CO Me!
My husband was frequently called “McJeezy” with his McGrady last name. I suppose that makes me Mrs. McJeezy!
Jennie G. says
L.Co Me. My famous person name is Juicy J. Don’t ask it was given to me by my kickboxing coach.
Caroline says
L.Co Me!
My rap name would be my little brother’s nickname for me – Sea-Lion (or C-Lion would work too for short!).
Rachel says
L.Co me!
R.Jo from the block representing. ;)
Jen V says
L.CO me! I guess I’d have to go with J. Vo
MB says
L CO Me! Easy Peasy it would be MB.