*** 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.
Claire says
L.Co Me!
Rachel Sledge says
L.CO ME!
R.SLe sounds too funny so I doubt that would work for me but I have nicknamed my husband and I as RaynJay. I’m Rachel, he is Jonathan…yes we are complete dorks :)
Love the paintings!
Whitney says
L. CO ME!!!
My last name is Goulding (and nothing goes with that!) so lets throw that out and use my middle name – Morgan. Shorten Whitney Morgan and you get Lil’ WhitMor! Ha!
Katy says
L. CO ME!!!
My name would be K. Ka so that’s lame, but my last name is KASH so I would be Kash Money! but that’s already taken probably!
Carla says
L.CO ME! The only nick name I’ve ever had is Little Carla (there is also a Big Carla in my family-gald I didn’t get that one). But for the purpose of my rap carrier, I guess I’d go with Lil’ Carla.
Emily says
L.Co Me!
I think maybe I’d have a cute couple name – like Memily (Matt and Emily). We kind of hang out a lot together… ;)
Julia says
L Co me! Love these! I have no idea what my name would be-J. Bi doesn’t have a good ring to it!
Courtney says
L.CO ME!
A college friend of mine dubbed me “C-Money” years ago, and it’s the only rapper name I answer to. :)
Katie says
L. Co Me!! Pretty Please:)
Amanda says
L.Co me!
my rapper name would be A.Sh… i kind of like it :)
KiTx says
L.CO ME!
See, it’s times like this I miss my maiden name of Taylor. K-Tay was such a good nickname before I traded it in for a fabulous husband.
Sidenote- these paintings are beautiful!!
Kelly says
L.CO ME! Easy, swap first and middle names. Much better than K-Bl. Or maybe not . . . Cable?
susan says
I’m not entering – I have more artwork than I have walls to hang it but I just had to say – Lil’ Spackler has me in stitches!
Yo!
Elizabeth J says
L.Co me! My nickname is ej (always lowercase). I sign, send emails, etc that require my signature. Much easier to type ej than my entire name
Monica Williams says
L.CO ME!
I would definitely drop my middle name, Rae, it’s not been my favorite.
lauren w says
L.Co Me!
I’d be L-Dub
Clara says
C.Lo me in! Those paintings are so bright and happy. Love them!
Kristin G. says
L.CO ME! Probably Georgiedizzle.
Suzann says
L. Co Me!!
Suzy J here!
Jessica A says
L.CO ME!!
Our friends actually celebritized (<–Yes, that's I real word ;)) my husband and I. He's Jeffery and I'm Jessica, so when they talk about us, they refer to us as Jeffrica. I found this out on Facebook one day and about died from laughter. I had no idea. So…I'm going with Jeffrica!! :)
Jen says
L. Co Me!
Interestingly, my first of 9 years doing an MS Challenge Walk (so far), a group started calling me Jenny from the Block anc continued to do so year after year. So I think I will go with that, because clearly I was meant to to win this giveaway!
Noel says
L.CO ME!
To most of my friends I’m Noey, but my neighbor’s sons have named me “No-No”. I think I’ll let it stick :)
Sarah says
L.CO ME!
ya S-BO doesn’t really work, but G-Best is good.
Marlis says
L.CO ME! My rapper name is One Love (even though that is technically already taken)
Lacy says
L.CO ME!
I would just pull a Madonna or Cher and go by my first name only.
Jane B. says
“L.CO ME!” I love the splashes of color Lindsay uses in her paintings. We’re looking for something colorful in our living room, so please, random number generator, pick my number! Oh, and I’m down with J.Be. as my celebrity name. Pretty cool, really.
Lauren says
L.CO ME!
Probably LP, my initials!
MissPinkKate says
L. Co Me! I want to be Big Momma :D
Phoebe says
L. Co ME!!
Mine is totally going to be ReRe, after my little sister’s mispronunciation of my name as a toddler!
Abby says
L.CO me!!!! Not sure about my own, but my fiance and I have come up with both Koz-Mohs (parts of our last names) or Jibby (Jimmy + Abby). I hope Jibby sticks… :)
RebeccaK says
L.CO me!
I’m pretty sure my husband would come up with a rap-inspired name for me, like he’s done for himself, haha.
Bonnie says
L.CO Me!! It’s BB over here :)
Meredith says
L-Co me! My roommate is L-Jo, which totally works. M-Le is a complete fail, unfortunately.
Lauren says
l.co me!
Erinn says
L.CO ME!
JMay says
L.CO ME!
I already go by my superstar name, JMay. Jennifer is my given name but my friends starting calling me JMay years ago and it stuck.
Sara says
L.CO me! S.Bu does not have any star power.
Stephanie B. says
L.CO ME!
I kinda like Sherry’s $her-dawg theme. Maybe I could be $teph-dawg? In reality, if I ever ended up as a singer or rapper…we’d have more things to worry about than my stage name!
Catherine says
L. CO Me!
I’d be C-Rae. Although I feel everyone would call me cray-cray.
Katie says
L. Co me! I get called Ginger Spice for my red hair…lol The paintings are gorgeous!
Bonney says
L.CO ME! – I, like J. Lo have a rounder backside than most. My friends call me BOB for Big Ol’ Butt hahahaha.
Becky says
L.CO Me!
Allie says
L.CO ME!!! Im gonna go a different direction and say, “Madame Alexandra” which is my full first name (I go by Allie lol). I would be a super classy/awkward rapper. Haha
KathyG says
L.Co Me!!
Mine would be “Klug” represents my initials. Boring, but hey you asked!
Tiffany says
L.Co Me!
I’ve already been called T-Mac, so that’s what it would have to be.
Theresa says
L.CO Me. Thanks.
Zoe says
L.CO ME!
I think mine would be Z-Gra, which is cool because it sounds like zebra, and I love zebras! :)
Kali says
L.CO ME!
KDOGG, one word, two Gs.
Karen says
L.CO ME!
I joked when i got married that my initials now spell KEG. Rap name would probably be K-Good (last name Goodman)- its a bit more wholesome than KEG ;-)
Tessa says
L.CO ME YHL!!!!!!! :) My name would be Asset. My name backwards. Says all it needs to!