*** 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.
Bridget says
L.CO me?
Melissa says
L.CO ME
My super cool nickname (okay, maybe not super cool) but nickname nonetheless is MelMatt. I got it because thats how my signature reads when I sign my name and somehow the nickname stuck. :o)
Lauren says
L CO ME!
L boogie
Hill says
L.CO ME!
I already have a celebrity name….Hillary Banks from fresh prince. When I married my husband I swore I wouldn’t take his name…but I’m surprised now that not so many people recognize it
Erin E. says
L.CO ME! Because my first and last name already start with the same letter, I would probably keep my name. It is easy to remember and goes together well.
Erin says
L.CO ME!
Katie says
L.CO ME!
I don’t have a great rapper nickname but my fiance Stu very often goes by Stupac.
Megan says
L.CO ME!
Mega-licious. That was my fantasy football name last year :)
Becky says
L.Co me! I don’t think B.Pf would work (the p is silent) so we’ll just go with beckles. :)
Jennifer W says
L.CO ME!
Hmmm. I would’ve said JDub, but your first middle name suggestion may be better … JayMay. haha
Loi says
L.Co me! People used to call me ‘Lope Dog’? From some movie I think?
Holly B. says
L.CO me! I’d be Hall Pass – gangsta.
Jacie says
L.Co Me!
“Juicy” is one of many nicknames that might be my celebrity nicklame. lol!
Michelle O says
L CO ME!
I have no idea what my celebrity name could be. Don’t really have a desire to be a celebrity! :)
Michelle says
L Co. me!
If I went my initials it would pretty much be Mo. I don’t think it works for me. lol
:)
Elizabeth E says
“L.CO ME!”
I would be “E-Ec” Pronounced “EEK”? Appropriate for halloween?
Brydee says
L.CO ME!
I haven’t met anyone else yet with my name, so I think I would go the Madonna route and stick to the one name moniker.
Jen says
L.CO ME! J.Le would be kind of cute. :)
Rachel says
L. Co Me!
Katie says
L. CO ME! Mine would be K-Dub!
Kelly says
L CO me! How about H Dizzle cause that’s what I call my favorite home improvement store?
Julia says
L.co me, please!
Andrea T says
L. Co Me!
What pretty paintings! I’m not creative enough to think up a celebrity nickname on the spot. But I will say that I ‘met’ the wax version of J.Lo at Madame Tussaud’s in London. Since J Lo and I both have ample booties, my picture has us posed doing a booty bump! It’s one of my favorite pictures from the trip to London.
Patty Mai says
L.Co Me! I don’t think I like my P.Ma name…
Lauren says
L. CO ME! “L. Mo” makes sense and kinda has a ring to it, but it also sounds like Elmo…
Allen says
L.CO me!!
Madeline Forrest; using the very scientific formula of firss pet’s name + street you grew up on to find out your adult film star name.
I think Madeline Forrest probably writes romance novels though…
Kelsey B. says
L. CO ME!
Hmm, I guess I’d be K-Bo? Sounds a little more like some sort of superhero villian…
Stephanie says
L.CO ME!
The J.Lo method doesn’t for for me (S.Ba, heh), so I’d probably go with the Flo Rida method: Ra Leigh :)
Sarah S says
L.CO ME! I’m definitely not cool enough for a celeb nickname…. :)
Jen D. says
L.CO ME! I guess mine would be J’Din?
Sarah says
L Co me!
Amanda C says
L. CO ME!!!
I had a coworker who called me “A Breezy” – a play on my initials (before I was married) and definitely one of my favorite nicknames!
Janice B says
L.CO ME!
We started this thing of adding “Sparkles” after our nicknames (ala How I Met Your Mother) so I think I’m cool with Jinky Sparkles. Although my son Ethan isn’t too thrilled about the whole “sparkles” thing. Boys.
Corrie says
L. Co me! Those are amazing! Fingers crossed! I have no idea what my name would be, though. :)
Kate Bateman says
L.CO ME!
Lady K was my “rap name” before Lady Gaga.
Holli says
L. Co me!! Holli Wood or Lil Hol : )
Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says
L Co. me!
I would probably be M Rapp, because my last name is Rapp. Enough said!
Jeannine says
L.CO me!
My name would be J-9. It was a college name and I think it works. :)
Kasey says
L Co Me!
Special K
sarah @ sarah learns says
L.CO ME!
Kelly says
L.Co me!
Jam Master K :)
Ali says
L.CO ME!
My name is Ali G, so I get that all the time. Though I think the name would be all we have in common…
Colleen says
L. CO ME!! I guess my rap name would be Colby Cat!
Ashley G says
L. CO me!!!
I’m thinking Awalk or Aga for me ;)
Aron J. says
“L.CO ME!” A-dog sounds good to me. :) I do like some Snoop.
Danielle says
L.CO Me!!! The only variation on my name that I don’t mind is Danielly, but I’m pretty sure that’s not a good celebrity name. Hmm…tho it might work, Nelly did ok for himself, afterall! ;D
Jamie S. says
L.CO ME!
My name would totally be J-Dog. It reflects my super-sized love for furry, four-legged angels.
Erika Roberts says
L.CO ME!
I also go by ernie, erndog, erndoggler, and E.Ro.
Leah says
L.CO ME! My street name is LGunz!
Jen says
L.CO ME! The nickname that I have that sounds most like a celeb moniker was given to me by my HS Junior year Math teacher (who is now the head coach of the Rutgers U. Football team!). He dubbed me “J.Bad”!