*** 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.
Tori says
L.Co me!!
Sarah says
L.CO me! A nickname that I’ve had since college would sort of work…smags – it’s my first initial and the first few letters of my last name plus an s.
Sonya says
L. Co Me!
I just got a new name, so now I can jump on the ‘something-o’ train – S.So.
Well, that’s pretty bland…sounds like so-so. Actually, that’s probably the kind of celebrity I’d be, so let’s go with that…
Jodi says
L.CO ME!
Jenny says
L.CO me! If I did the first initial, last name thing I’ve be J.DO, which is kind of hilarious but not at all cool!
Lacy says
L.CO ME!! using my initials I would be L.L. cool G ;)
KP says
L Co Me!!
Crystal says
L.CO ME!!!
I’d be D-dawg – giving homage to my maiden (now middle) name that begins with the letter “D”!
Kesley says
L. CO ME! I can’t believe how in love with her art I am; she’s amazing!!!
My name would be KG, ala Kevin Garnett or Gibbs off of Arsenal soccer :)
Sara says
L.Co me!!!!!!! My name doesn’t really work with any cool nicknames. S.De?
Katie says
L. Co me!
Kim says
L. Co me!! Mine would be K Am…not too exciting!
Ashleigh Robinson says
L.CO ME!
My friends like to stick to A.Rob and it’s been working just fine for me ;)
Jo @ Let's Face the Music says
L.CO ME! My peeps call me JoJo so maybe Li’l JJ would work, dawg. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Nadine says
L. Co Me!!!
Shae Connell says
L. Co me… Call me A. Shae Co! :) First name is Arta but go by my middle name, Shae.
JillM says
L.CO ME!
Jizz-elle in the hiz-ouse!
lindsay says
L.CO ME!
my name would be Lou!!
Alicia says
L.CO ME!
Stacey says
L.CO ME! – My college girl friends called me Stace-Money for no particular reason.
Meghan says
L.Co ME! Love these paintings! If I had a nickname it would be Monkey Moo.
Erika says
L. Co me! None of those silly celeb nicknames for me. Maybe just “Bird,” what my dad has always called me. :)
Jenn says
L. CO me!
My nickname was J. Bo because my maiden name starts with ‘Bo’. Now that I’m married I prefer Jenn&Juice :)
Sarah says
L. Co me!
Sara says
L. CO ME!
CT says
L. Co. me please!
It’s just CT I guess . . .
Kay says
L.Co me! These are just amazing!
My celeb name would be K. Ki which is just awful. :)
Heather B. says
L.CO ME!
H-Bomb in the hizouse.
Trista says
L.CO ME! Probably Mini Coop.
We didn’t decide on a name for my son until about the 8th month of my pregnancy. So we always called him Mini Coop. (Our last name is Cooper.) People still call him that even though he is in the 90th percentile of all the growth charts. I’m sure he’d let me steal the name if I ever became famous.
Savannah says
L.CO ME!
My name would be BazzyDazzy!
Brittany says
L.CO ME!
B.Trean. (pronounced “train”) all the way.
Lauren says
L.CO ME!
Dj Masta Lo in da hizzzyy!!!
Rachel says
L.Co Me! R.R. Rush for sure.
Clarissa says
L. CO ME!
Mine would be C.GO!
Alisa D. says
L.CO ME!
Emily says
L.CO ME!
I would be Lil’ Em.
Alisa says
L.CO ME! My best friend in called me Allie-sa, so I’m going with that as my superstar nickname.
Brenner says
L.Co Me!!! I’m thinking… B Dizzle.
Jenny says
L Co Me!
J Hova ya heard!
Jackie says
L.CO ME! I could totally pull off J Mo!
suzanne says
L CO ME! A-town
Emily says
L. CO ME!
I’d switch it up with my first name giving two letters – Em J in the hizzie!
Kristen B. says
L.CO ME! My name would be K.Brad
Lynette says
L.CO ME! My name would be Moonbeam.
Quenby says
L. Co. Me! I’m Q to some and Q-Dawg to others! It’s just easier than remembering my name!
Morgan says
L. Co Me!! M. Re doesn’t sound so bad but no J. Lo!
Jenny says
L Co Me!
J Biddy
Lawren S. says
L.Co Me!!
My celebrity name would be Alexis Star!
Beth says
L. Co me! These are gorgeous! I’d probably go with Bethy P.
Julia says
L.CO ME!
While not at all original, I have been called “Julia Gulia” (ala The Wedding Singer) since I was in 6th grade…