*** 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.
Amber Hoffherr says
L. Co Me!!!!
Fiesty mama!
dana828 says
L. CO ME!!
Just call me D Hawk… :)
KK says
L. Co ME!
I already have one: KK Sass. And I’d totally be a rapper.
Rachel says
L. Co me!!! I’m pretty sure that R. shizzizle would be for me!!
Stacey says
L.Co me!
And my name would be “Stacey Fierce” in a shout out to my very favorite Beyonce!
Brooke says
L.CO ME!
Sarah says
L. CO ME!
My husband’s first name starts with a B, so he always said that his superstart name would be Plan B. I, sadly, am not cool enough to have a superstar name of my own. :)
Kathy B says
L.CO ME! My name would be Katfish
I sure wish I would win one of these days!
See you on the book tour.
taryn says
L.Co Me…..and just call me T-Money!
Vicky v says
L. Co me!!!. I’d problay go by V.V. Haha
Alycia says
L. Co me! The J. Lo method work for me! I would be A. Yo :-)
Lindsey A. says
L. CO ME! Mine would be L. Al. And I’m not hip enough to even come up with something cooler :-)
Emily says
L.CO ME!
I don’t have a clue what I’d choose :-)
Martha says
L Co me! I’ve been “frenchified” and am frequently called LaMar by my girlfriends..
Jennie says
L.CO ME!!! Hmm…the J.Lo method doesn’t sound so hot with me name, but I did get Jenny from the Block a lot when that song was out.
Regardless, I love this art!
Amanda says
L.CO ME! My name would be A. CA, but that doesn’t flow. I couldn’t even use my middle name because that would be A. KA! Not much help.
Jen R. says
L.CO me!!!!!
Mine is J-RO
Lee says
L.Co me!
These paintings are GORGEOUS!!! I think I’d just have a one-name celeb name (like Madonna). :)
Andrea H. says
L. Co Me! AHa probably wouldn’t work, so I need to come up with a new famous person name.
Allison says
L. CO ME!
Gayle says
L.CO ME!
Maybe G to the izzy : )
Leslie says
L CO ME!!!
Stephanie says
L.CO ME!
I would steal my husbands which is a play on our last name. The Nasbinator!
Cassandra says
L.CO ME!
My name would be Cass-Money. What an ironic play on my name…
Katie M. says
L.Co me!
I’d probably be K-dizzle. My hubby actually went by MC McMike during college while he DJ’d high school dances. :-|
Christina says
L.CO ME!
C. Bro in tha house!
Pam M says
L.CO ME!
Monica Gerlach says
L.Co Me!!!!
My maiden name is Ranadive so I’d go my Mo’Diva!
Breanna B. says
L.Co. me!
My celeb nickname would be b-bizzell.
Jessie W. says
L.CO ME!
JESS-MO here!
Meagan says
L.Co me!
Carole White says
L CO ME! Hmmmm…C-note? I’m soooo a rock n roll girl I feel silly even conjuring my rap name up!
Christine says
L.CO ME!
My initials: CHY (pronounced like a CHAI latte!)
sarah W says
L.CO ME! I’d go with SSW b/c it sounds like a gigantic ship and who doesn’t want to have a nickname that is synonymous with something humongous. :)
Maureen says
LCO me! There’s a lot i could go with since I’m Mo. My good friend calls me mofe (affectionately short for mofo). Based on that, I’d probably have to go into the rap game.
Nicole Hurley says
L.CO ME!
Amy says
L.Co me!! This is hilarious because during the J.Lo craze, my best friend and I were playing on a softball team together. She started calling me A.No(yep, it’s the first two letters of my last name) and I started called her J.Sto(the first few letters of HER last name). It stuck…we still call each other that every now and then!! :)
Becky says
L.CO ME!
I don’t really have one, but my husband refers to himself as G Money occasionally.
Allison says
L.CO me! Some of my friends call me alligo…not sure if that would stick, but it is the most glamorous thing I can think of.
katie t says
L.CO ME!
Krystle Clark says
L.CO ME!
Ha, How about “K Dawg”? My grandfather used to call me “kridder”.. not so tough sounding though, huh!?
Kelli Taylor says
L.Co ME!
I’m KayTay all the way. I can even rhyme, ya heard?!
Brady says
L. Co me!
I think my name lends pretty well to celebrity nicknames which is odd because it doesn’t lend well to regular nicknames!
Options:
-B. Rad
-B. Ra (teehee.. Bra)
-B. Sum
My rap name would TOTALLY be Sterling Silva, though!
kate a. says
L. Co me! My name would be KNooch
Sarah says
L.Co
S. Phlip would be my name
Megan H. says
L.CO ME!
At work I am known as ‘The Hammer’. My initials used to be MC, which evolved into MC Hammer, and then into ‘The Hammer’.
Jillian says
“L.CO ME!” I would go with JJ which I see another Jillian would too (above);therefore, I will go with JillyJ just to stay original LOL.
Liz says
L. Co Me! My friends in high school used to call me t-rant. Because I was a total tyrant on group projects. Embarrassing.
LeighS says
L. Co Me! LES my initals!
Dawn says
L.CO ME! Just call me D to the May! (It really doesn’t make any sense).