*** 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.
Ashley says
L.CO Me! My friends husband actually just created my celebrity name – Brashley…he thinks it is wonderful, I think it is hilarious.
Michelle says
L.Co me!!!
I could go by MJ but those initials are kind of famous already so going along with the theme, I could be M.JO. Those pictures are awesome!!
elizabeth says
L.CO ME!
My name would be EG
ashley says
L.CO Me! A-train.
Mary K says
L.CO ME!
I would be ME. My nieces and nephews don’t call me Aunt, they call me ‘ME’, pronounced Emmy. :)
Julie says
L.CO ME!
I feel a bit cheated because I would have been JZ. I know it’s taken by JayZ, but When you’re name is Julie and you last name starts with a Z, well, I think I should have claim to it!
Angella says
L. Co Me!!
A. Ze here
Cammy S. says
L. CO Me!
Tiffany Bennett says
“L.CO ME!” My name would be “T MOM”~ Love her art!
Cindy says
L co me!! C Busch… B/c it sound a little naughty!
Amelinda says
L.CO ME! I’ve never considered a nickname….A.Mel seems funny, but it’s at least pronounceable!
shay says
L.CO ME! My name would be SDOG
Jennie says
L.Co me! My rap name has always been Jenlinn (first and middle names squished together).
Andrea says
L.Co me! I would be A Jay!
Chrissy says
L.CO ME!
And I would have to go with CB!
Abby says
J.Co me!
I’m sure if it came down to it, I am much more likely to become famous for something nerdy and sciency…. So maybe A.Bug? Or Abby Six-legs?
Jan says
L. CO Me
Love the paintings
Kimberly says
L.CO ME!!
I would probably go with K Soulz. (Real last name = Soules).
Jenny says
L. Co me!! Love these paintings. My family calls me Lou Who and my husband calls me Jenana so either one of those would work.
SJ says
I would want to be a famous author. In which case, I’d be so well known only my initials were needed – STG.
Leah says
L. CO Me! I would like to be called FIVE. (like high five) My last name plus there are five people in our family. And who doesn’t like giving high fives from a two year old to a famous athlete.
Bree says
L.CO ME!
You can call me B.
Alison says
L Co me!!
Ice Cube because that is just awesomeness.
Karen says
L Co me!
Nothing catchy on my end.
Sarah Arsenault says
L Co me!
Tamani says
L. Co. Me! My famous person name would have to be T Dogg…cause my hubby’s friends call him J Dogg!
Katie says
L.Co Me! I’m not a fan of K.Lu so I think I would have to go with shortening my first name and going with Kat (no last name…so much cooler that way :-)
Emily says
L.Co Me!
I’d be E.Le. Um, yeah, not so much.
BTW, these paintings are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Melanie says
L.CO Me!
I’d wanna be the Hip-hop-apotamus! :)
Jenny davis says
L. Co me!!!!
mariela says
L. Co me!
MZ over here!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
L Co Me! No nickname ever– but now people are calling me e ziltz…my husband is a ziltz. very original, huh?
Caitlyn says
L.CO ME! Mine is CMe… which makes me giggle. Thanks!
Cara says
L.CO ME! I guess C Lo, but that might be confused with Cee-lo!
Kelly says
L CO me. I have no idea… I would like some kind of name with my husband :)
Cady says
L. CO ME! Hmmmm I have a weird love for assembling flat packed furniture so maybe A. Wrench? (I can totally imagine making some sort of gaudy rapper chain out of allen wrenches – bling bling baby!)
Jen says
L. Co Me!!
I guess I would be J. Or… maybe I’d make it J’Or. I’ll steal my dog’s name and be J. Bel, that sounds much better!
Sarahincola says
L. Co me!
Kristin says
L. Co Me!!
I’m not too sure that K Elgs would work lol. I would probably go with something totally different :-)
Jennifer JJK says
L. Co. ME!!
HeatherKC says
L. Co Me!!!
Probably Crazy Mom!!! That is what they call me now. I like to have fun. Love the art work. Can’t wait for your book to arrive at my house.
Danielle says
L.CO me!!!!
Jenna says
L.CO ME!
Marissa says
Love the paintings! My nickname would be M. Trixx When I was younger we started a fake band and that was the name that I was given!
Christy B says
L. Co ME!!!!
Amanda says
L.CO ME!! How about… “Da Max”. “Da” for the end of Amanda, and “Max” for the beginning of my middle name – Maxine! :)
Krista says
L.CO ME!
K.PO would be my name.. sounds like Kapoww? Yep. Kapoww would be it – double WW to make it more intense.
Emili says
L.CO ME!!!
Dan says
L. Co Me! Mine would be D.G.K.!
Krista says
L.CO me! Maybe I would go with K.HI, but frankly, I’m not really flashy enough to flaunt the celeb name.