*** 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.
Karolyn T says
L.CO ME!
KDog over here!
Amy says
L. Co Me! My standard nickname is Big Amy, and A. De has a certain ring to it, but I’d have to fight my husband for it since we have the same first initial and last name.
emily says
L.Co me! no nickname for me, please.
Cara says
L.CO me
Katie says
L-CO me!!!
I have the flattest behind ever so all my friends call me “J-NO” Hahahahaha
Alyssa says
L.Co Me!
Totally would be A Beee!
Allison says
L. Co ME!!
MC Fishface My maiden name is a fish and I have a face. Clearly this isn’t my forte. :)
lindsay says
L. Co me!
L-dizzle is my name!
Kara says
L. CO ME!!!
I would be K.CA, sounds like a bird mating call!
Elaine says
L.CO ME!
ET I guess
Tricia says
L.CO me!!
Amy G says
L.CO ME! I’m boring and have no idea but, I love the art.
Yamaris says
L. Co Me!
My name would be Lola, not that it has to do anything with my name but since the day I decided to use it as my alias at Starbucks ( they never get my real name right) I knew I had become something special ;)
BrookeJ says
L.CO Me!
I’m thinking, Blink;)
Jill says
L. CO ME!! My name would be J. CO, I like it!
Christen says
L. CO me!
Dawn says
L.CO ME!!! I call most of my friends shorted names (FloJo, J.Fran, T-Dizzle, are just a few) but don’t have one for myself!
laura says
L. Co Me! please
Christen says
L.CO ME!
Dana says
L CO me!
My husband and I like our celebrity couple name. Ted + Dana= tedana
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
Jessica Tierney says
L.CO ME!”
J. Ti. would be my J.Lo name. I might want a Lil’ something rapper name though.
Jess Mulloy says
L.Co ME!!!
I was always J.Co before I became J.Mu…just not the same ring ;)
Shelly says
L.CO ME!!
My name would be SheHa!
Casey W. @ thislittlechickpea says
L.CO ME
Mine would be C.Wa which kind of sounds like I’m crying. I’d go with Case-Dawg :-)
Jennifer says
L. Co Me! I couldn’t decide on a name, but my daughter says it should be JeLonaTron.
Chelsea says
L.Co me! I would be C.Wo
Kelsey says
L.CO ME! K.FO????
Laura@Elegant Nest says
L.CO Me!! My initials are LG…Living LarGe! Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful art!
Angela says
L.Co ME!
AWall up in here!
Sheila K says
L.Co me!!
Lindsey says
L CO ME!!! Please!
Sadie says
L.CO ME!
S Sm…not such a catchy one, I’ll have to figure something else out :)
Rachel Z. says
L. CO ME!
My name would be R-Zizzle!
LCA in RIC says
L. Dizzle says, L.CO me!
Anne B. says
L.CO me!!!!!!
I’d be A.BO… I think I like it!
cheri says
L Co Me! Recently heard the name Zooty. Thought it was kind of cool.
Amy says
L. CO ME!!
Erin says
L.Co me! I was always called ED because my intials are E.E.D.
Drew says
L.CO ME!
Leslie says
L.CO ME!
Kelsey says
L. Co Me!
Brittney says
L.CO ME!
I’ve been called B.REN by my friends once and that is slightly better than BritBrit ala Miss Spears….
Kristin F says
L.CO ME!
I already have my “celebrity” nickname: Kristoney Baloney. Ok, so it sounds like a “celebrity” off Nickelodeon, but my dear friend started calling me this about 2 decades ago and it stuck.
Alisha says
My name would be AJ Peezy. Bonus points for getting all 3 initials in?
Jessica says
L.Co me!
Celebrity name… J.Ra sounds cool, almost like “She-Ra.”
Haley J. says
L.CO Me! I’d go with Hizzle Sizzle. ;)
Alisha says
L.CO ME… My name would be AJ Peezy. Bonus points For getting all three initials in?
Corie says
L. Co Me!
My name is Corie and I’d just be “Corie”, like Oprah or Madonna. That would be awesome! I’d do Co-co if I were to venture into gangsta rap. Which would also be awesome.
GORG paintings!
Allison says
L.CO ME!
Mine would be A.MO!