*** 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.
kristen says
L.CO ME!
So gorgeous! The paintings, I mean, not my nickname. It’s been done before but I’d probably go with Kiki.
Lara says
L.CO ME! I have been called Lil Mama several times in the recent years, having 2 little ones close in age. :)
Melissa says
L.CO ME!!!
Mel K would be the more obvious way to go but I really hate being called Mel. Lol.
Kristin B. says
L. CO ME!!!!
My name would be K Blizzy.
Jenn Prather says
J. Co. ME! Id probably be “J Cooks”. My name was Cooks in high school, a short version of the last name!So cheesy!
Laurie says
L.Co Me! My last name is Markle…so my friends always call me Markle Sparkle. In college, I ran for president of my dorm with the slogan, “Make Watson Hall Sparkle with Laurie Markle.” So unbelievably embarrassing, but it got the job done.
Donna says
L.CO ME!!
Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says
L. Co. me!
My name is already like a celebrity’s (or stripper’s. take your pick) and it lends itself to infinite variations.
Andrea says
L.Co Me! My J.Lo version stinks, so maybe I’d go by my middle name, Collette.
M says
L. CO ME!!!
I’m MFe by the JLo method…I think I better keep brainstorming…
Jessica says
L. Co me… My J Lo name would be J Ku, not so good, but Jessica Lee works for a country star…
Ginger says
L Co me!
Angela S. says
L. Co ME!
I have never thought about it but I’ll go with A-Rae
Kat says
L.Co me!
PKat in da house.
Megan R says
L. CO ME!!!
Valerie says
L.CO ME!
It’s too hard to think of a nickname for myself… but I will say, L.CO reminds me of Glen Coco from Mean Girls!
Kristal Smith says
L. CO ME! Mine would be Kris-tahhhhl.
Jill says
L.Co ME!
Back when I was in high school and college, I took a bunch of ceramics classes. We all had to write our initials and what class we were in on the bottom of our pieces. Well there was more than one J.L. so I started writing J.Low 4(or whatever class # I was in that year/semester). Jennifer Lopez was still a semi unkown latina dancer at the time, so I kind of feel like Jenny has been trampling on my block for the last 17 plussss years. (I still have the pottery to prove it, too!)
Rebecca H says
L.CO ME!
I have no idea what my celebrity name might be…
denise says
L.CO ME!
Using that method I’d be D.Rh. Doesn’t work at all.
angelina says
l.co me! I’d go with angel. maybe?!
Sarah S says
L.CO ME! Hmm… this is a stressful question – I’m not that creative! Sorry – nickname fail :-/
Stacy L. says
L.CO ME!
I can never come up with answers to these – so I’ll just say that I’d let my agent decide :)
Jennifer says
“L.CO ME!” and tell us…
To answer this question I will have to go back to a rap I made in my 4th grade class that started out a little something like this:
My name is JennyB (and I like tea).
Jenny says
L.CO ME!
the hip-hop persona I invented in college is Sistah Delfino!
Amy anderson says
L. Co me!
Lisa says
L. Co. me! I am also an L. Co., but think I’d want to mix it up a bit. myrapname.com suggested LC Sauce or Lisa C-Note.
emilymarion says
L.Co Me!!! My husband nicknamed me Emilicious. I think it would work equally well as pop star or in a perfume ad.
Kate says
L. Co me!!!! I’m K. Wo but I prefer to spell it K. Whoa! Beautiful paintings!
bekah says
L.Co me! Oh man, I have no idea. Although it doesnt look like it, my last sounds like Why Rock? So…there is something there…
Alex says
L.CO ME!
Lauren says
C.LO me!!!! My name would be Lolo- Mainly because my friends call me Lo!!
Ryan says
L.CO ME!
….I’d go by RY. A lot of friends and fam call me that anyways!
Kristina says
L.Co Me! I would be K-Mac. My last name is spelled McA… but pronounced Mac. It’s very confusing, but not my fault! I married into it :).
emmy A says
L.CO ME! My name is Emily and my last initial is M, so I can actually be Em&M.
cayce wegman says
L.CO ME! I would want my celebrity nickname to be C.Lee (first initial and first part of middle name)
Liz S. says
Lizzie Mac!
heather says
L CO ME!
I have always said that my rap name is HiFi.
tee hee
Stacy says
L.CO ME!
If I were to actually get anywhere as a published writer (books, not blogging), I would adopt the good ol’ reliable “J.K. Rowling” strategy. I’d become “S. Lynn” and then my last name, which will change when I get married. :)
Alison F. says
L.CO ME!
Our last name is Funke. That’s right, folks. It’s a long “E”. I’d pick something to start with and change it every 6 months. Just. To. Keep. It. Real.
Pam Fisher says
“L. Co. Me”
Call me Phish.
Sarah T says
L. CO ME!!
Jackie W. says
L.CO ME! I’d be J-Dubs!
Rena says
L.Co Me! I’d have to be Reba as several people miss type my name and end up with Reba.
Courtney says
L.CO ME!! I ended up as CTB. I don’t hate it.
Kelsey says
L.Co Me!! I would have to stick with K.No
ara jane says
L.CO ME! my real first name is ara jane, so i would probably just go by that and remove my last name entirely. like madonna. right?
Amber says
L. Co me!
I’m not very fond of nicknames so I’m going to mimic the current trend and go with A-Po.
Sarah says
L.CO ME!
Mine would be S. DA…. sooo maybe I’ll think about that one a little more :)
Kara says
L.Co Me!
Uh K.Ca? Not so hot…. maybe “Kar”… or am I being optimistic hoping a one name trend will catch on? I’m no Brandy or Madonna…