*** 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.
Kayla says
L.CO Me!!! KaKa might be good for a celebriy nickname. If I combined my husband and my name we would have good couple celebrity nicknames they could be Shila or kayloh.
Kathryn says
L.CO ME!
I would be have to go with DJ Laytay… the phonetic spelling of my last name is so rhymey (that’s definitely not a word.)
Steph says
L.CO ME!
Mos Steph would be my nickname.
Heather Bailey says
L. CO Me.
H-Dawg.
Amber says
L.Co me
Bea says
L. Co. Me!
tina says
L.CO ME!
Mine would be T.Bo, which is kind of indicative of someone else already! : )
Lori says
L.Co Me! My name would be L.Fo :)
Lisa says
L.CO ME! My name would be L. Lieb.
Tina says
L.Co me one of those beautiful paintings! My nickname is Bigdeli……..also my last name, but most people have no idea and just think it’s a weird nickname someone gave me. Interestingly, totally unrelated groups of friends and coworkers Bigdeli. At one point in high school I was also called Big T-Dawg. It didn’t last too long.
Brandi says
L.Co Me!
BmoR
Sarah K. says
L.Co me! My name would be S.Ku? Hmm, guess I will keep my day job.
Sarah N says
L. CO ME! I’d be Snee – dogg!
Abby says
L.Co me! My name would be terrible using the J.Lo method… somehow A.As just doesn’t have a good ring to it! :) Those paintings are gorgeous – the one on the lower left would be perfection in my living room. I just painted it a vibrant green color and I think all those pinks and oranges would provide a great balance.
BeckyA says
L. Co Me!!!
I would be B.A. the DJ!!
Connie says
L.Co ME!
Would love to have her art in my living space! My celeb name would be SeaStar.
Meaghan says
L. Co me!
My new last name begins with ‘Z’…so maybe something after jay Z…..
“M Z” maybe?!
Sarah Johnson says
“L.CO ME! My celeb nickname would be SJ – keep it simple!
Laurel says
L. CO ME!!
L to the dizzle
Kelly says
L.Co Me, Please:)
I talk a lot with a cocktail or two so my nickname would be The Rambler
Adrianne says
L.Co Me, please! A.Vis, I suppose…or whatever people call me. :)
Lindsey @ A Pear to Remember says
L. CO ME!!!!!!!! Please oh please : )
I’m Linskey, yo.
Stacey says
L. Co Me!!!
My husband calls me Mindy sometimes…think it may be a reference to Mork and Mindy…weird, I know. But maybe I’d go with that!
Mary Ellen says
L.Co ME! My new nickname is my favorite… mommy :)
Elizabeth says
L. CO. ME!
Sharon says
L.Co Me. I can’t say I’d have a nickname, it would just be too weird. But my kids call me Mami so perhaps just Mami S.
Valerie says
L.CO ME! And I think I’ll just go by “V” :)
Autumn says
L.CO ME!
I’d take on a nickname from childhood….naughty auttie
Meagan says
L.Co Me!!
I have to be Meagamouth, just seems to fit.
Veronica says
L. Co ME!
My name would be VMAdd
Sheleah Fletcher says
“L.CO Me”. I guess my name would be She-na-na. That is what my brother in law and best friend called me for years. I can (or could) do quite the impression!
Love the art!
Penny says
L.Co. Me!
Love the paintings. My name would be P. Woof!!
Katy says
L Co me!
My name would be Ionchick!
Robin Bidwell says
L. Co Me!! I’d probably go with just Bidwell
Jennifer says
“L.CO ME!” My flat mates used to call me Lil’ Mac (also Jenny from the block since I was the only non-private school gal there)
Sara says
L.CO ME! I would go with SS – they are not only my initials, but my nickname is Super Sara. Haha!
P.S. L. Co’s artwork is fantastic! :)
Robin Bidwell says
L. Co Me!!
Bidwell or Bids.
Robin Six says
L. Co Me!! I’d go with Bobbie Six.
Matt Six says
L.Co Me!! M6 for me.
Shanna says
L.CO ME! My nickname would be S.Mo. I don’t really care for that. It makes me think of Sasquatch for some reason.
Alyssa says
L. Co Me! I would go with Lil’Rabbit, my parents always call me little rabbit so there ya go. Everybody on the streets be ‘fraid of lil’rabbit, yo.
ashley says
L.CO ME!
some aspiring rappers that i worked with on a music video shoot dubbed me yelhsa. which, is my name backwards.
not sure how gangster that is, though! considering i can’t even pronounce it! :)
Maggie says
L.CO ME!
M. He doesn’t really flow. Maybe just Maggie Mae which is my normal nickname anyway.
Miki says
L CO. Me! I’d be M Salzzz
Annie says
L. Co me!
I have no idea on a rap name, but am open to suggestion!
Tanja says
L.CO ME! I was trying to think of something cool, all I could come up with was Miz T, which is pretty close to what I got called back in elementary school (Mrs T – a nod to Mr T from the A-Team) – I guess this is why I’m not famous…
dantzelle says
L.CO Me!!
I would be D.Harp!!!
Crystal says
L. Co Me!!!
Well since C Pa doesn’t sound cool enough how about C Dawg haha.
Elise R. says
L. CO ME! My rap name would be E. Re. I probably shouldn’t be a rapper. :)
Aimee says
L CO ME!
I don’t think I’m cool enough for a rapper alias ;)