*** 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.
Joanna says
L.Co ME!
You can call me “Espi” comes from my last name. In fact our sons initials are S.P.Espi. He’s the performer so be listening for it one day.
Shayna says
L.CO ME!! Funny enough my husband and his best friend call me Shayne Dawg (My first name is Shayna) so I think that would stick!
Rachael West says
L. Co Me! So I totally love this bonus question, probably because I’m a black man trapped inside a white girls body. Ok maybe not but when I listen to old school 90s rap I pretend I am. I’d call myself R-Shorty. I know – It doesn’t make sense to me either. I tried.
Tiffany says
L.Co ME, please! I’m Tiff from the block and need some color in my casa!
cartascartas says
L.CO ME!
I’d probably go by C ;)
Rachel says
L. Co me!!
Maria says
L.Co ME!!!
Back in college my “rapper” name was Notorious R.I.A., so I guess that would work?? lol
From ms to mrs says
L.CO ME!!
My nickname would probably by G (not to be confused with G Unit).
Emily says
L.Co me! Those are amazing. I don’t know about my superstar nickname, but a group of friends in college all had great nicknames combining their first initial and first syllable of their last names. If I do that I get E.Kan, which is beyond lame, so they just called me Em. And that’s the story of how I tried to be cool in college and failed. :)
Kelly says
L.co me! :)
Lauren says
L. Co Me! I’d totally be Lolo K. I already go by a ton of different nicknames, hardly anyone calls me Lauren!
Melissa K. says
L.CO ME!! My superstar nickname would be M Krizzle
Anna says
L.CO ME!
I have NO idea what mine would be….
Carly says
L.Co me!
I think C.Mo is pretty legit.
ASHLYN F. says
L. CO ME!
Danielle Bennett says
L.CO ME!
Andrea says
L.CO Me! Andy K!
Christy says
L. Co me!
My name would be C. Boogie :)
Joanna says
L.Co me! I heard ones porn name is their middle name + the street they grew up on…so mine would be Lee Main. Sounds like a Chinese entree.
Keisha says
L.Co Me!
The Don DaDa!
Amber Hardiman says
L.CO me please!
maggie says
L.Co Me!!
Tonya S says
L. Co me!!
I’m feelin’ Teezy Mane…but I think that name is taken already…lol so, I’ll go with Lsdy Teezy…yeah, I’m fly like that striped duck!
Lauren says
L.CO ME!
My name would be Lil’ P since that’s what friends in college called me!
Laurel says
L.CO me, oh please! I actually call my loved ones by their initials fairly commonly, so I would go by just LMS :).
Melissa says
L.CO ME! I am so unoriginal. I just go by Melissa.
Taylor says
L.CO ME!!
Well, based on J.Lo’s model, mine would be T.Ber….So, how about T-bear?? Too soft?
Jennifer Garcia says
L. Co Me!
The J.Lo method works for me since my nickname at work is J-Gar.
Wren says
L Co me!! W Pr is not so cute….
Courtney says
L.Co Me
These are awesome!
Rad Designing says
L.CO ME!
Well my pastor calls me R-dog because i call him B-rad. With the J. Lo deal I’d be R-Ho. I dont think that would go over well with the fam.
Sarah says
L.CO Me!
Well, S.CO would work for me.
My initials could work as well: Down wit’ SKC (yeah you know me!) ;)
Alex says
L. Co Me!
Erin K. says
L.Co Me!! I can’t think of a clever celebrity nickname…
Salima says
L.CO ME!
Annie says
L Co me!
“Annie Whitebread” or “WhizzyBizzy [in the hizzy]” is what the posse is calling me these days. NBD. That’s just how I roll.
Megan says
L. CO ME!
Because I’m so super fly, I had to look up a rap name namer thingy-mahjigger. I’m now known as Megity M Swoop. My baby is Sweet C Carrie and husband is Ry Nugget. It’s kindof fun! Found it here: myrapname.com yo!!!!
Laurie says
L.CO ME!
I would just go with my last name. Like Cher.
stephanie mcdaniel says
L. Co me!
Craft master flash here
Nikki says
“L. CO ME!”
I would be “Nikita”!
Tara jane says
L.co me
T$, my famous person name!
DONNA says
L.Co me…pleezzzz!
Carly says
L. CO me! My besties call me c. Ditty and diiiirty pop (yes as in the nsync song!). They think my impression of it is hilarious– although I can’t say I agree with them though :)
Ashley says
L.CO ME! -Smashley :)
Kristin says
L. Co me!!
I’d have to go with Special K :)
Laura J says
L. CO. ME!!!!!!!
And, “L” or “LJ” :-)
Heather says
L.Co. me! HeddyJ’s in da house, yo!
Lindsay Collins says
L.CO Me!
Urban Wife says
L.CO ME!
My nickname is Sassy Pants.
Katie says
L.CO ME!
My nickname would be KC – my initials