*** 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.
Amanda says
L.CO ME! My name would be Jazzy B. For sure. :)
Jessica says
L. Co Me! Mine would be J. He but I think going back to my maiden name with a J. May is better :-) beautiful art! Thanks for sharing!
Carly says
L.co me!!!!!
Jackie says
L. Co Me! Those are great paintings! I need more original art in my home.
I have no idea what my celebrity name would be. I have enough nicknames in real life…Jackums, Smackie, Jackson, and the list goes on. Maybe everyone would just call me Jackie. :)
Kim says
L.Co Me. My college nickname (by one friend) was MC Jap. I don’t rap or have any singing ability. But, I’m half jap. :)
K says
L.CO ME! K Dawg :)
Leanne says
L. Co me!!
One of my coworkers calls me LL Cool J. My maiden name is L and my married name is J… And I am definitely cool. :)
Marcella says
L. Co Me!!
I would be Repp – it’s what my students call me. First part of my last name :)
Molly says
“L.CO ME!” I think my nickname would have to be L’il Mmmm
Shana L says
L.Co me!
Katie says
L.CO ME!
Mine would be double decks. Or, double decker.
Oh yes, I just went there.
PS. Love the paintings and you guys!!
Crystal says
L CO ME!! C GL… doesn’t quite have the ring of J Lo or L Co…. :D
Sara says
L. Co ME !
SB for super “b” ;)
Luci Hoad says
L.Co Me!
L.Ho is not that awesome, but I really don’t have a better alternative!
Gin says
L.Co me!!
My name would be g-dub.
Megan @ Two Live Colorfully says
L. Co Me!! Oh my goodness those paintings are fantastic!!
Lisa says
L. Co Me!!
Caitlin says
L. CO ME!
I’d be Cee Jay.
K. Bell says
L.CO ME!
My name would be … K. Bell. It’s what everyone already calls me, so no real work there!
Maria says
“L.CO ME!”
Lisa says
L.Co me!
I was LJ in college. :)
Nicole Hansen says
L.Co Me!!
Mary says
L.CO Me!
M.Bear is my nickname….
Abby says
L. CO ME!!
Jocelyn says
L. Co Me!
oh, man, I am so not creative when it comes to things like this. My not so cool initials are J. Na
Dara says
L.Co ME!!! My name would be D.May!!! thats what everyone called me in college also. Love the paintings, y’all should totally get one for the house. Perhaps for the hallway to Clara’s room?
Kristen says
L.co me!
K whizzle
Patty says
L Co me!
They call me P to the Y at work!
Kelly t says
L.co me! I used to be called killah! But that sounds violent so k.tibs is good!
Amanda says
L.Co Me!!! A.Jo holla!
Alysson says
L. CO ME!
Lindsay says
L.Co me! Mine would be Lindsahot!
Jennifer says
L. Co me! I’m called J. Jo because of my name and also Jenny from the block.
Gail says
LCO Me!
Sooze says
L.Co ME!
I would be SuShe
Azure says
L. Co Me!!
Well, my real last name is Lowe, so “first initial Lowe” is a real nickname for me.
Melissa says
L Co. Me!
alisha says
L. CO ME!
My sis and I share the initials ARA (pronounced “Air-rah”) so I probably would combine that with part of my new married last name… ARA Day =]
Angela says
L.CO ME! … Because I enjoy napping so much, my husband sometimes likes to call me “The Pillowface killa”
Caitlin says
L.CO Me! I don’t know if it really works for me, since my last name has an apostrophe… C.O’H ?
Tirsa says
L. Co Me!
Some of my friends already call me T.Mc once in a while – which I don’t mind. :)
Sarah says
L. Co ME!!
Janna Fornia says
L. Co me!! I would be J. Fo! I like it!!
josh o. says
L. Co me!
i have two middle names, so my initials are J.M.L.O. an old coworker dubbed me J MLO, pronounced j-mellow. so i guess that would be mine. could be worse.
lesismore says
l.co me!
my maiden name was laverne. shirley you know what nickname i’ve gone by. ;)
please tell me you got that.
Sheila says
L.CO ME!
Hmmmm. S.Sc isn’t all that catchy, is it? I’ll have to work on it but I love, love Lindsay’s work and that discount might just push me over the edge!
alisha says
….OR what my friends all call me–SHABOOM–a nickname that stuck after I explained my name is not pronounced “Ali-CEE-A…but actually Ali-SHA…SHA! As in SHABOOM!”
Funny that that didn’t come to mind first. ha ha.
Lauren says
L.CO me!!!
mp says
L.Co me!
My celebrity nickname would probably be J.Ball, short for my name.
Teresa says
L.Co ME! TDawg would be my name…