*** 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.
Cara Schmitt says
L.Co me!
C. SC? Does it work? Not so sure, I think I need a vowel in there…
And just got to say, L. Co is very talented! I love the drama of her work. Thanks for the introduction!
Carrie says
L.CO ME!
Mine would be C. Id – not catchy at all!
Julie says
L.CO ME!
Well, my favorite nickname I’ve ever had is Ja Rose, so I’ll take that.
nancie says
L.Co Me!
My son-in-law calls me N-Dog..
Ashley Lynn says
L. Co Me!!!
I would be A-Dubs fo sho!
Elisabeth Lyons says
L.CO ME!!
E.Ly…so like Eli Manning? Haha!
Maria Lendt says
L.CO me!!!!!
M.Le over here!
Leslie says
L.CO ME! I don’t have any rad rapper nicknames, but I am digging those paintings!
AmberGale says
L.Co me!
I would be AMarc!
Cara Jeanne says
L.CO Me! Actually back in the high school days when I used myspace my display name was c. co ♥ ha ha! Now I don’t know what my name would be.. maybe C to the J? or maybe C-Jay Machine?
Lauren W. says
L.CO ME!
My name would have to be Lil’ Wetz. It’s got a great ring to it, no? And I may already be affectionately called it by my boyfriend when I bust out in an original rap. Lil Wetz in da house! Too much free time on my hands…
Lindsey d. says
L.CO ME!
My last name is pronounced “W,” so my celebrity nickname would be L-Dub…
These paintings are amazing and I would love love love to win!
Dymphi says
L.Co me please!!!! I just went out to find something big and bold to go over our bed. Came home empty handed. So this would be perfect.
Lesli says
L.CO ME! My hubby and pals from college call me Otis. I know, cute isn’t it?
camilla s says
“L.CO ME!
My name would be C Star
S.C. says
L.CO ME!
I go by SAC – my initials!
dana says
L. Co Me, please!
D. Rome in da house, y’all.
Lesley L says
L. Co Me! I guess I would be L. Light!
Danielle Cayia says
L. Co Me!
Ellen says
L. CO ME!!!
Shannon Summers says
L. CO ME!!!!
I think my celebrity nickname would be Snanni? Shannon – Snooki – Snanni? I have no idea haha.
Susanne says
L. Co Me!
I’m S. Blo……;)
Lu Ann says
L. Co ME!!!
I suppose I would be L. CoCo because Coco is what a good friend already call me!
Amanda says
L.CO ME!
I am not much of a nickname person. I think I come off as too serious for one (and I totally am not!).
Liz E. says
L. Co Me!
IDK what my name would be. But Lil’ Spackler. Haha love it. =)
Tangee says
L. Co Me!
I would probably just be Tangee. I would just drop my last name.
Erin Strange says
C LO me!
I would be E.J. Strangey Strange
(Kinda like dj magic mike)
cp says
L Co me!
Adrienne says
L.CO Me!
Emily F. says
L.CO ME!
Andrea says
L.CO ME!
Today I’d be A.Lo But in 12 days, I’ll be A.Ba! Which is way more awesome of a name, I think. :)
Erin says
L. CO ME!
By the J Lo method, I would be E. Co…which is a little too close to E. coli for comfort. :(
Kelsey W says
L.CO ME! My college friends totally called me K-MONEY (written as K$, obviously). I didn’t exactly approve of it at the time, but every once in a while I’ll get the urge to sign an e-mail K$….
Cassandra says
L. Co. Me! I’ve been both CK and Captain Kirk
Kim says
L.Co Me!
I think I am going to deem myself KWoww, for the Jersey girl in me.
Michele says
L.CO ME!
Jill says
L.CO ME!
Adria says
L.CO ME!
And you can call me A. Ray!
Kim walker says
L. Co Me!
My name is Kim and my husband calls me kimmie on the block.
Lindsey H. says
L. CO Me!
Erin says
L. CO ME! I’d go by E Mac for sure! (My husband’s grandfather just went by Mac, short for our last name, so I’m stealing that.)
Rebe says
L.CO ME!
My nickname, Rebe, is already unique but not sure if it’s “people yelling over here! over here! to get a pic of me” worthy. :-)
Cassie says
L. Co me! I’d be Tenacious C.
Allysn Marple says
L.CO ME!
A.Marp if I was a rapper. Fo sho.
Carly says
L.CO ME!
Amanda says
L.CO ME! I don’t think the J.Lo method would really work for me — A.Sh. Unless you actually pronounced it like “ash” which makes me sound more like an indie spoken word artist.
Cara says
L.Co me!! Mine is lame: C.Ba, or C.Bail…
Jessica says
L.Co Me!!!!
My famous person name would be J.ro. Which was actually my nickname all through high school and college. :)
Lia says
L.Co Me!!!!!
G-Money$
Roxanne R. says
L.Co Me!
It would probably be R. Rus. Or my initials – RMR (Rumor)? I don’t really care for either of them.
Just call me roxizzle.