*** 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.
Michelle says
L.Co me! How about B. Buns? Howz that for a rabbit rescue reference?
Thanks!
Erin S says
L.Co Me!
My celebrity name would probably be “Blanca” as it was my Spanish name in high school. Also because of my pasty white skin.
Michelle (aka mybelle101) says
L.Co me!!
I’d have to be mybelle…it’s my nickname everywhere, and a nod to where my name came from, “Michelle” by the Beatles ;)
Kelsey says
J. Co Me!
Laura says
L.CO ME! Lnicky would be the name!
Margaret says
L.CO ME!
Though my name is M. Blo, it might be a little inappropriate in the long run… : )
Grant says
L.CO ME!
caroline says
L. Co Me!!
C Lo would be my maiden star name.. the celebs never change their names when the get married anyways!! haha
leah says
L.CO ME!
My celebrity name… Foxy Moneybags… (obscure “30 Rock” reference and play on my last name – WHAT!?)
Lauren says
L.Co me! Id go with L.A.B. my initials. Which reminds me of O.P.P.and Sherrys ORB :-)
Michelle M. says
L.co me!
I guess I’m m&m.
Love her paintings!
karen little says
L.Co Me!! Mine would be K Li. Or as I was known when I was a teen: Sam. Didn’t make sense then and doesn’t now, hahaha…..
Kristen says
L. CO ME
Sometimes my brother calls me K-Dawg, Does that count?!
I can’t wait for your book :)!!!!
Bonnie C says
L. Co. Me! My rock star name would be BonBon.
Robyn g says
L.co me!
Kim says
L.CO ME!
Abby says
L.CO ME! I’ve been known as Ster-dawg a time or two.
Lauren says
L.CO ME!
just call me L.Po :)
Amy says
L.Co me!!!
My name would be A.Wi.
Stefani says
L. CO ME! Using the J.Lo method, I’d be S.Lo.
Robin says
L.Co me….
We all have rap names in our family…..
S-Dog
G (just the letter, said with emphasis)
Shannon Scherrer says
L. Co. me!!! I love those colorful paintings!!! My nick name is Grim Dawg because my maiden name is Grieme.
Brooke says
L. Co me!
I’d have to use my married name for this (Duckworth) so you could call me B. Duck.
Blake says
L. CO ME!
Jessica Duran says
L.Co ME!!!!! I would just have one name like Cher, Jessie!
Brooke says
L.CO ME!
Bmon would be my nickname!
Mia says
L.CO ME! I’d probably stick w some version of Scamps, which was my nickname in high school.
Sara says
L.Co Me! I love her work. Beautiful. I don’t know what my celebrity name would be, but my 10-year-old daughter, Lucy (middle name Bose, a family name), says hers would be L. Bose.
Lauren says
L.Co. me! In college my friends jokingly called me, “LNo” for Lauren Noelle and when my husband and I were dating it was “Laurff” Lauren and (Michael) Dorff
Christina says
L CO. ME!!!! My “ghetto” name has always been “X Tina” so I’ll stick with her, she’s been good to me.
Meredith says
L.CO Me!
M.Po or MoPo in the house.
K Brady says
L.Co Me!
Hmmm….maybe Kennis the Menace?
Whitney says
L.CO ME!! Everyone calls me whitsauce, a combo of my first and last name.
Emily says
L.Co ME!
E. St. would be my name…it needs less consonants.
Maggie says
“L.CO ME!” in High School, one year, a group of friends called me “Milkshake”…. that didn’t stick much longer, I don’t know if that is good or bad. Another nickname is “M.J.” my initials, which can get kind of annoying since I live in Chicago and those initials are ALWAYS associated with the former Bulls Star Michael Jordan.
Dione says
L. CO ME!
Mine would be “Little D” since I’m short and my name starts with a D.
Darcy says
L.Co me please!! Unfortunately, my name isn’t very celebrity nickname friendly, so I’m not sharing that!! But those pictures are gorg, so I had to try to win them!!
cassie says
L. Co ME!!!!
Heather Schoegler says
L.CO ME! For some reason, everyone just shortens my last names (maiden and married). So I’d either be H.Whit. or Shaygz. (which is a bit more phonetic but the “z” gives it street cred, no? :)
Emily says
L. Co me! Playing off of my initials, I’d be Ed Company.
Ann Marie says
L. Co Me!!!
My dad gave me the nickname “Annie D” waaaay back in the day!
Jenica says
“L.CO ME!”
Totally J-woah. I’m no J-wow, but my chest, um, is on the same level, though naturally.
Lisa says
I guess I’d be L. Hi. Eh. I’d rather be L. Co!!
Kristin says
L Co Me!!
K Hizzle in the house here!!
Alison F. says
L.CO me! My nickname is Fireball, in reference to my last name. I love it!
kirsten says
L. Co me! I’d be Lil farmer
Sandra L says
L.Co ME!
I would be BB-Mean… cause I’ve been in a mood lately:)
Joye says
L.co me
Meg Smith says
L Co ME!
Rachael says
L.CO ME!
My celebrity nickname would be created by my fans :-)