Special Bulletin: Calling all designers, decorators, trendsetters, and lovers of all things beautiful...

The season is in full fragrant bloom. And blooming it is. This is a remarkable year for the gardens in France, particularly for roses. It must be the harsh winter and the nourishing spring rains, but something was different this year.

April in France heralds the miraculous annual awakening of nature – from the first flutters of nest builders in the hedgerows and tender blossoms on cherry and plum trees, to daffodils and bluebells dancing in the gentle breeze.