A warm introduction to brindle labrador puppy Lucy’s first days at home — exploring, learning, napping, and settling into life at Aitch Jay Designs.

In all the excitement of announcing Lucy’s arrival, Heather forgot to introduce herself. Here’s the story behind Aitch Jay Designs, her coastal inspiration, and the creative life Lucy is about to join.

Every now and then, nature decides to have a little fun! Lucy’s golden‑flecked coat tells the story of the rare brindle Labrador — a colour born not from mystery ancestry, but from a tiny recessive gene quietly hiding in the background. It’s genetics with a touch of magic, and a reminder that even the most familiar breeds can surprise us.

Little Lucy, our brindle Labrador with golden flecks, arrives on 19 September. A sprinkle of magic is about to weave its way into my creative life on the far south coast of WA.