*** 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: $500 towards any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what would your superstar/celebrity nickname be if you could choose one? Does the J.Lo method work for you? J.Pe isn’t too catchy for me. Or would you opt for another variation? Maybe adopt your middle name as your last name? Or find a rap name? Lil’ Spackler perhaps?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (through Oct 29 when purchased direct from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.
Katie says
L.Co me!!!
Well, if I went with the J.Lo method, I’d end up K.Sha, but Ke$ha might get pissed if I did that and I do NOT want to make her mad!
Clarissa says
L.CO ME!
I’d go with C-Money since I was that for a bit in high school…it’s no Jay Z, but it’ll do.
emili says
L.Co me! A friend came up with something similar for me… EBa… not a huge fan, but it stuck! Love the paintings! Would be great for the guest room we’re re-doing right now!
Katie says
L. Co Me!!!
my maiden name was Merkey, so in High school my nickname was Merk-Dawg.
Morgan says
L.Co ME!
My name would be MOCOMO (the firt two letters of my names)!
Natalie says
L. CO ME! Maybe Natalac because it sounds ridiculous which makes it perfect :)
Jessica S says
L. Co Me!!
J. Sno!
angie says
L.Co Me Pleeeeeez!!!
Amanda says
L.CO ME!!!.
Becca Smith says
L.CO ME!
lil b-lou would be my rapper name. :)
Britt says
L.Co Me!
My rap name in my former life was Encyclopedia BRITTanica. (My former life being that time in 8th grade that we had to write “raps” about the civil war. I was pretty hardcore.)
Courtney says
L.CO me! My name would be C OB
JennyA says
L.Co me!!!
Before I went back to my maiden name after my divorce (sad trombone), my initials were JAM and that was my super-hip nickname. Since those aren’t my initials anymore, we’re still trying out some options.
Krista C. says
L.CO ME! Somehow I’ve adopted the nickname of ‘K-Love’
Claire says
L.Co me! My friends in college called me CRo. Word.
Margaret says
L.CO ME!
sarah carter says
L.CO me port favor!
Tricia says
L. Co me!
TRZA :)
Lauren says
L.Co Me (please & thank you)!
People still call me L.Smo, even though it started from my maiden name.
ps- those paintings are to die!
Kim Burton says
L. Co ME!!
My name would be KMB. Simple and sweet. Thanks!!!!!
Margaret says
L.Co Me!
My husband and I are JED&McD. Sounds like a great western, lol!
Colleen says
L.CO ME! No good celeb nickname for me, but my daughter would be LiKi or Lil Kim. :-)
Shannon says
L.CO ME! S-Dogg all the way!
Kristin says
L.Co me!
In the same vein, I would go with K.Lou.
jodi says
l. co me!! and my name would be “jo jo” fo sho.
Kate says
L.CO ME!
I’d be K$.
Aliesha says
L. CO ME!
Jenna says
L.CO ME!!
In middle and high school people called me J.So..so it worked with my maiden name! J.Sa doesnt sound as good…
Bethany says
L.CO me!
BeeLee here!
Cynthia says
L.CO ME!
I would have to go with CiGi. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Haleigh says
L. Co Me!!
I’m not nearly cool enough to have a celebrity superstar name…but L. Co is and her paintings are gorgeous!!
Camille says
L. CO Me! Following this model I’d be C. HUN, which is kinda cool.
Gabriela L says
L.CO ME!
I would be G.Money :)
Aubrey says
L.Co Me!!
A.Ki rocks!!
Angie says
L.CO me! ummm, A-Face?
Lois Griffin says
L.CO ME!I can’t picture me with a celebrity name :)
Jen says
L.CO ME!
I am actually a Jennifer…..and my last name starts with HOW….JHOW? Instead of JWOW??:)
stephanie w. says
L.Co me!
D.J. Jazzy Steph :)
Megan says
L. Co me!
I’d be Lauren Conrad, from the Hills :D
I love this art!
Susie says
L.CO Me! If I followed the J.Lo rules, I would be S.Du…either way you pronounce the ‘u’, it’s not good. My initials are SBD, so I’d probably go with Susie But Deadly. ;) Then I’d have to be a goth rapper. Is there such thing?
Sandra F says
L. Co ME! Mine would be S. Fl which definitely wouldn’t work. A girl at my last job called me S-Dawg and my parents call me SJ so maybe one of those.
Christine C. says
L.Co me! I would be C.Cu.
Denise says
L.Co me! I guess mine would be D.De
Carissa says
L CO ME!!! My last name is Schupp…it’s pronounced Schuuupp but most people see it as Schoop. So maybe C Schoop – Shoopdizzle :)
Laura says
L. Co me! Mine would be L.Mo!
Mary Margaret says
L. CO ME! I’d be MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Melissa says
L.CO ME!With a last name like Muenzler I think I’d have to be The Muenz.
carla says
L. Co me!
I hqave a friend who calls me Fresh Cheese so i guess that would be a good one. :}
Abby D. says
L. Co. Me please :) My name would be ADon.
jessica w says
“L.CO ME!” hmm, I think I would be Bek – middle name is rebekka and went by that in school and friends called me Bek.