*** 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.
Preeti says
L CO ME! Pviddy here…..
Madeline Kronfeld says
L.CO ME!
My nickname in high school was Mad-Dogg. I’m not crazy about it anymore but it’s a pretty good stage name!
Emily M. says
L Co me!! hmmm i guess Emmy Mack…haha doesn’t sound so hardcore when you see it typed out.
Brittany D says
L.CO ME! I’d go with my nickname – Tiny.
Brittany F. says
L. Co me please! And after marrying a Freiberg, my celeb/rapper name would be Small Frei. Hollaaaaaaaa!
Helena says
L.CO ME!
Laura says
L.Co me! Mine is L.Bo, which I kind of like since it sounds like elbow…
Kristen says
L. Co me! Hmm… Can’t come up with anything here…
Tracy says
L. CO ME!
I’d pull a Madonna and go by one name – Sparkle.
Lou says
L.CO ME! My name would be Lou :)
Hilary Sutor says
L.Co Me!!
Unfortunately, I was dubbed “Duff” my first year of college. As in “Hilary, like the Clinton, except spelled like the Duff”
Judy says
L.Co Me!
Jenni says
L. Co Me!!! I guess mine would be J.Sm but that’s too many consonants. Really, I don’t think I’m cool enough for a celebrity nickname!
Ashlee says
L. CO ME!
I’d go with ‘Shlee, since that’s what some of my close friends call me.
Lindsay says
L.Co Me!!
I don’t think that L.Ev will be happening anytime soon.
Anna says
L.CO me!
It doesn’t work with first name/last name for me, but my then-boyfriend/now-husband used to tease me by calling me RheeLo. My given name is Rhianna and my middle name is Lorraine. I told him that my name would be so much hipper if it was just Anna Raine (I was young and in my “arty” phase). He started calling me RheeLo in response.
Rachel says
L.Co Me! I’ve never been the nickname type… somehow I doubt even the celebrity gossip columnists could come up with one for me! My name’s just too darn common (shoot, my sister-in-law and I share the same name!). I’d be better off with a brand new stage name.
Arlene says
L.CO ME!
I’d probably go by my full name. I feel like people will take my acting career more seriously if I went by all three names.
Goldie says
L.CO me! No cool nicknames for me but I call my daughter Lily Boo so her rap name works out perfectly as Lil Boo.
Deb says
L.Co Me!
Chelsea says
L.CO me! I have a friend who calls me Chelso, inspired by Ashton Kutcher’s character Kelso on That 70s Show. Does that count?!
Athena says
L.Co Me!
I would be A.Mi, not very original. Since I hate wrapping presents, I can be called Slo-wrappa! Bwahaha!
Sara D says
L.Co me! My name would be Pip or Lil Pip (something like that). A variation of my maiden name.
Annie says
L. Co me!
Christyn says
L. CO ME!
Some people call me C. Dub (last name starts with a W!) So I guess it would work! :p
Lindsay G says
L.Co ME!
Kitty Spice
Megan says
L. CO ME! My celeb nickname would for sure be Half Pint. I’m short so it’s a nickname friends had for me in college. It sounds like it could be a rap name (sort of..)
Zoe says
L.CO ME!
Growing up, I always thought I would just go by “Zoe,” like Cher…. we do share the same birthday after all!
Georgiana CK says
L.CO ME!!!
My Rap name would be G$$, or G-Dawg or CK Baby–Fo sho!!
Peace Out.
Celia Arnade says
L. CO. Me!
Wow, I’ll have to think about that :).
Love the paintings!!!
Laura says
L.CO ME! I would go with A.Lo. Those are my initials so it’s just the simple easiest way to go!
Rachel says
L.CO ME! Some of my close friends call me Rachface which I love although that isn’t very celebrity! Happy Monday to you guys!
Katie says
L. CO, Me! My initials used to be K.W. and people called me K Dubs :) Her work is stunning!
Tricia B says
L. CO ME!
And I would be T Bo.
Morgan says
L. Co ME!
Some friends call me Mo, so maybe Mo. G.
Maggie says
L.CO ME!
My name would be M.YO! Works for me using the J. Lo method, hehe :)
Andrea K says
L. Co. Me! My name would be Dre. It’s the name a college roommate gave me and it has stuck for the last 10 years.
Megan says
L.CO ME! When I was younger my older brother’s friends would call me lil George. It’s not fancy or cute, but it works :)
Lauracinindy says
L. CO me! Ill pass on the nickname …I’m a little too old for that!
Kate says
L.CO ME! My boyfriend calls me his Ginger Enchantress–I’d be ok with that :D
Heather says
L. Co me!
stephanie says
L. CO me!
I have no creative ideas for a celebrity nickname. :(
Ari says
L.Co Me! Hmmm…my drinking game name is Buttons.
Liz Carson says
L.Co Me!!!!
L.Car all the way!!
Fraser says
L.Co me!
I used a very sad Honey Boo Boo nickname generator https://www.facebook.com/HereComesHoneyBooBoo/app_274643699317380 and I would be Flossy Bear for some reason. Terrible show but kind of funny to create nicknames for people. My husband’s generated nickname was Puddin’ Beauty! xoxo
Jessi says
L. Co me!
When joking around my friends call me J Stone, even know that’s based on my maiden name. Still makes me laugh (and feel nostalgic!) Love these paintings!
JS says
L. Co Me! I’d be Lil’ J.
Amber M says
L.CO ME!
During high school I was in JROTC and my nickname was A-Mo, then, briefly, after an unfortunate colorguard performance it was MoDizzy.
Kim says
L.CO ME!!!
K.ES for be me. lol
Andrea B says
L.CO ME!