What is a mussy Tussy bouquet?
A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet, typically given as a gift. The term tussie-mussie (also tussy-mussy) comes from the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), when the small bouquets became a popular fashion accessory.
How do you make a Tussie Mussie Bouquet?
- Select Flowers. Choose blooms fresh from the garden or florist.
- Trim Stems and Leaves. Take each carnation and sprig of baby’s breath and prune away the tough ends before assembling the tussie-mussie.
- Make a Collar.
- Begin with a Focus.
- Add More Blooms.
- Add Baby’s Breath.
- Tie with Floral Wire.
- Finish with Lace Collar.
What was the purpose of a Tussy mussy?
Both men and women wore or carried certain flowers and herbs to ward off disease. During the Victorian era tussie-mussies were carried close to the nose to ward off the stench in the streets and the plague and were composed primarily of scented herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and rue.
What does mussy mean?
messy
Definition of mussy : characterized by clutter or muss : messy.
What to put in center of tussie mussie bouquet?
Start with a rose (or three sweetheart rosebuds) for the center, surround it with sprigs of herbs, and bind them together with floral tape. (TIP: The warmth from your hand makes the waxed tape stick to itself as it is stretched around the stems.)
How do you Make A tussie flower arrangement?
Select the flowers you want to appear in the center of your tussie mussie arrangement. We used compact, romantic sweetheart roses for the center of this tussie mussie. Strip the leaves from the long stems of your selected flowers. Arrange your selected flowers into a mounded form. Take floral tape and begin to tape the flowers together.
How long does A tussie mussie flower last?
Though not generally brought to social functions, these miniature bouquets will last a week when placed in water, thereby making them perfect for a hospital bedside table or breakfast room. Because of the global nature of today’s floral industry, it has never been easier to find herbs and flowers for tussie-mussies 365 days a year.
Can A tussie mussie be shipped out of the country?
Another consideration is that they are highly transportable. I custom-make tussie-mussies for most occasions, and ship them all over the country by overnight express delivery. They are great little travelers, arriving across the country the next morning in perfect condition, ready to proclaim best wishes.