*** 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.
Emily says
L.co me! My husband and I would be Jemily. I like it.
Lindsay S says
L.CO me!!! I have never had a nickname besides Lins. Lindsay is tricky! If I had to pick though – I would probably just be awesome sauce.
Lauren @ muchadoaboutsomethin.blogspot.com says
L.Co ME!!! Love Lindsay’s work. Mine would be L.AL – not super exciting. When I was a kid my brother (baby) called me LuLu because he couldn’t say Lauren!
Hanna says
L.CO ME!
I’d go with H-Dizzle…
Alisha says
L.CO ME! My superstar/celebrity nickname would be A. Rod because its already a famous name and my maiden last name is Rodriguez!
Em says
L. Co me! If only my first name began with a D instead of an E – Then I’d be DJ MC!
Courtney says
L.Co me!
C-Ho! So, in otherwords, no celebrity nickname, at least not one based on the first two letters of my last name.
Maria says
L. Co Me! My name would be “Bruno” from my last name.
Ashley says
L.Co ME Don’t know what my superstar name would be, but it would definately not follow J.Lo’s pattern, because I would be A.Ho.
Lindsey says
L.Co me!
calling me by my initials LMC (as in elle-mic) would do it for me!
Jennifer Upchurch says
L.Co ME!
Before I got married I was known as J-Bo. I have one friend who still calls me J-Bo even though my last name changed.
Amanda @ willful/joyful says
L.CO ME! Her work is gorgeous! I guess mine would be A.Ch — that’s doesn’t work at all. It’s clear I’m not destined for superstardom. Oh well.
Ali E says
L.CO ME!
When I was younger I already had my celebrity name picked out, Ali Sza or Alexandra Sza (Sza, pronounced “Sah”, is the fist part of my Hungarian maiden name). Now, I’d probably pull a Lea Michelle and use my first and middle name, Alexandra Camille.
Love the blog! :)
kim says
L co me!
My maiden name would have been cool – I’d be K.Ko.
Kelli says
L.CO ME!!!
I think mine would have to be K-Dub.
Lindsay B. says
L. Bro! Those paintings look beautiful!
Holly says
L.CO ME!!!! Hayes Harper!!!
Hope says
L. Co ME!
I had a nickname growing up…I was called, “Hope the Pope.” I like that.
Rebecca says
L. Co me! (They are beautiful and would totally fit in our house!)
I’ve been called Reba in the past (not my favorite). I call my husband Wawa (à la Baba Wawa, SNL circa 1977ish) due to our shared last name with Barbara Walters.
Suzie Smith says
L.CO ME! In high school there was this guy with the last name Sway. So in drama class I use to refer to him as “SwaAaAaAy BayyYybEee!” He always countered me with “SuzzAaaAayY BayYyYbEeEe!”. “Suzay Baybe” sounds like it could be a celebrity name if you asked me, But, “Sway Baybe” sounds way cooler in my opinion too. =)
Nicole O says
L. CO Me!!
Mine would be L No in NOLO for sure!!!!!!!!!
Sarah says
L.CO Me! Love those paintings! Those bright colors are awesome! S.Ti doesn’t really have much of a ring to it… not sure what I’d choose… Maybe Big Tiddy Styles?!?!?
Christine says
L.Co ME!
I think I’d be “C Squared” or “Double C”. The J.Lo method just doesn’t work for me…
Kate says
L.CO ME!
If I had a a celebrity nickname it K$. It could be pronounced K-money, K- Dollar sign, both work for me.
Brittany W. says
L. Co me!
B-Dub for sure!
Erin B. says
L.CO ME!
I have been called Yaya, Ernie, EB, E-bald, etc. All equally flattering.
Robyn says
L.co me!!
Sarah says
l.co me!
s co :)
Nichole says
L. Co Me! I love the colors in her paintings! I would be N.UL- kinda tricky… Nul in the hizzouse! Such a dork!
Carrie Ralston says
L. CO Me!! Mine would be C.Ra!
Kellie says
L. CO me!
Hmmm….could I go by Jo Ko?
Middle name and first 2 letters of last name!
Jenny says
L.Co Me! I would be Sloop–maiden name that seems to stick as a nickname/celebrity name as it is. :)
Liz says
L.CO ME!
kari says
L.Co me! I would be K. Ma which I like b.c I often just sign off as K and my biggest role in life right now is that of Ma!
Katherine says
L.Co. Me!!!! No nickname for me, but man could I use some real art up in here!
Anika says
L.Co Me! I love those paintings – they’re beautiful!
I have no idea what my famous person name would be – I think I’d actually keep mine since it sounds interesting depending on how it’s pronounced. Thanks for hosting, especially with how busy you guys are these days!
Amy P. says
L.CO ME… The J.Lo method used to work before I got married. Now my “celebrity couple” nickname would be Kanda –K and A (my husband and my initials)
Melissa says
L.CO ME! – M KE here!
Clare M says
L.Co ME!!!!
Sommer says
L.CO ME!
Som Girl
Sara says
L.CO ME!
And yeah, S.PH just doesn’t work at all. My college nicknames were No H and Sarizzle. I could definitely go with Sarizzle in the hizzle!
Kismet says
L.co me!
My name is my nom de plume!
Jackie says
L.Co me!
My initials used to be JMY, so I sometimes get Jimmy….not too fancy for a celeb name though, huh?
Skittle says
L.CO ME! I would have to stick with Skittle, even if I was famous.
Ashley says
“L.CO ME!” My nickname was Ashdale before I was married, AshChak doesn’t work too well now… “A.Ry” isn’t too bad. Maybe I just wouldn’t make it as a rapper!
Linda G says
L. Co me! I would prefer not to go with the J. Lo style of nickname because I would become L. Gar. Elgar Fudd, I fear people would call me.
If I needed a pseudonym, I’d prefer to be known by my middle name, Joy.
Chelsea O. says
L.CO ME!
Kelly says
L.CO ME!
K. Ann up in here.
Samantha says
L. Co me! Oddly enough, I go by my celebrity name…S.Ly, or Sly, if you will. It’s misleading though, because I am not sly or sneaky in the least.
Erin says
L.CO ME! Mine would be E. Ha, which sounds a lot like Yee Haw so I might need to go with some thing else :)