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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: She’s Not Jenny From The Block

| By John Petersik | October 22, 2012 | 3,462 Comments

Fab Freebie: She’s Not Jenny From The Block

*** 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.

Lindsay Cowles Giveaway

  • 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.

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Comments

  1. Nikki says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    L. Co me!

    N. DA sounds pretty awful…

    Reply
  2. Tyler says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    L.CO ME!

    Reply
  3. laura says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    L.Co me :-)

    D.D. (decorating diva)

    Reply
  4. Mollie says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    L. Co me!

    Me M. Di!

    Reply
  5. Senora H-B says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    L. Co. Me!

    M. Bark? Sounds dumb-ish.

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    L. Co me!
    When I was younger my friends used to call me by my initials: MJ; which could be used for lots of celebrities: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, MJ from spiderman…

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    L. Co Me!

    My superstar name would be JW – Pronounced: JAY DUBBA-YOUUU!

    If I ever became a huge superstar my street cred would be blown in the first tabloid! JW stands for Jeanie Weenie – a childhood nickname from my mom ;)

    Reply
  8. Erika P. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    L.CO ME!

    Reply
  9. Vanessa L says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    L Co me! I would have to be V Lo I guess. I love these paintings! I’m obsessed with bright and colorful decor, so this is right up my alley!

    Reply
  10. Kathryn says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    L.CO ME!

    My celebrity nickname would be KJ! It’s a nickname from both my family and friends, so I’d definitely keep on going with the same one :)

    Reply
  11. Elise S. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    L.CO Me! My nickname would be Miss B!

    Reply
  12. Joell says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    L. Co me!!

    Actually my first name is joell and my middle name is Louise so I could TOTALLY be J. Lo! Or just j rod bc of my last name.

    Reply
  13. Jessica R. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    L. Co. Me!!! My famous name would be “Frankie,” not sure why.. it just came to me. :)

    Reply
  14. Sonja says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    L CO ME!!!

    Reply
  15. megan says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    L Co Me! M Pie, maybe?

    Reply
  16. Kay says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    L. CO Me!!!!!
    My name would be K Star

    Reply
  17. Stacey Cucuzza says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    L.Co ME! I am totally not cool enough for a nickname or rapper name and my initials are weird…S. Cu. definitely not cool.

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    L. CO me!! Bat cat would be my name. From the maiden name.

    Reply
  19. Analyn says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    L.CO Me!

    Reply
  20. Elizabeth says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    L.CO ME!!!

    My name would be Lizzy B.! BOOYAH! :)

    Reply
  21. Anika says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    L. Co. me! I am the wedding coordinator at hour church and my Pastor refers to me as A. Lo. during weddings. But the Lo part has nothing to do with my name. It should be A. Bo. Instead!

    Reply
  22. nancy@owensolivia says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    L.CO me! Righteous Fire or Bunny Honey. Man, life is so hard.

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    L. Co me!!!
    I guess mine would be Em Dog…..Sherry and I could be in a group together-ha!

    Reply
  24. Meredith Jones says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    L. Co meee!
    I’d be Mer Dizzle. Fer shizzle.

    Reply
  25. Beth B. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    L.CO me! My nickname would be Kiki, which was my French name in high school :)

    Reply
  26. Caitlynne says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    L.Co me!! One of my friends from high school has always called me C-dog which is totally not original, but it stuck.

    Reply
  27. Jenn says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    L.CO ME! My rapper name would be J-J!

    Reply
  28. Brittany says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    L.Co Me!

    My rapper nickname would probably be Britty F, ha.

    Reply
  29. Allison says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    J.Co me!

    I have noe idea..my friends call me 2pen

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    L.Co me!!

    Reply
  31. Courtney says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    L.co me! C. Re I guess???

    Reply
  32. Marybeth says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    L.CO ME! I would be J.Moo since those are my initials.

    Reply
  33. Misela says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    L.CO ME!

    Mine would be M.Zi!

    Reply
  34. Kris F. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    L.Co. me! Mine would be K. Fi .

    Reply
  35. Teresa says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    L.CO ME! I would be “T.Ma” or “T-Co”:)

    Reply
  36. Lauren says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    L. Co me!!! My fiance and all his friends have been calling me Lorenzo for years. It’s short for Lorenzo Neal (former NFL player) – not sure why they picked a football player/man for me as a nickname haha?

    Reply
  37. Shannon says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    L. Co me!

    I was swalker1 in college. it was my e-mail login and for some reason, it took off as my nickname. I think it would work for like my DJ name or my rap name…lame, sorry.

    Reply
  38. Fiona says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    L. Co. Me!

    Reply
  39. Caroline says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    L.Co ME!

    oh man …. love love love these!

    Reply
  40. erin klegstad says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    L. CO ME! Hmm… ek, after a high school nickname :)

    Reply
  41. Kadra says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    L.CO ME…my name would be K.Bro-don’t know how I feel about that!

    Reply
  42. Steph says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    LCo Me!

    If you follow the same pattern, my celebrity name would be Shu…good thing I’m not a celebrity!

    Reply
  43. Rachel says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    L CO ME!
    I guess I could rock the middle name route and go with Rachel Marie – or use what my high school bestie called me: Rackle. Neither really has a good rock star ring to it though… ah well. :)

    Reply
  44. Lynzee S. says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    L. CO ME!

    I’m L. Ho, but my sister is A. Ho, sad for her.

    Reply
  45. Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    L.CO Me!!

    My name is Britiney and my last name starts with an “S” and you’d be shocked how much my brown haired brown eyed 40-something self gets called Brittney Spears. It’s ridiculous.

    Reply
  46. Jessica says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    L.CO ME!!!

    My nickname is easy now that I’m married- it’d be J.Gigs!

    Reply
  47. Mollie says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    L.CO. ME! My name would be M-Shizzle. Fo-rizzle.

    Reply
  48. Lessie says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    L. Co Me!

    Reply
  49. Amy B says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    L. Co me! A. Bu (J Lo method) doesn’t really work for me. Can’t say I have a nickname, sadly.

    Reply
  50. Ashley says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    L.Co. me!

    The J.LO. doesn’t work for me. A.SP…

    Reply
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