A Tussie-Mussie is a little nosegay of flowers and herbs.
Traditional Tussie-Mussies always have a rose in the center.
Fresh herbs surround the perfect rose.
Sage leaves, Oregano blossoms, Dill and Fennel blossoms, and Ammi Majus complete the arrangement.
Gather a few herbs and a perfect rose. Build the nosegay in your hand, beginning with the rose in the center. Place herbs all around.
Add a lace doily and a pretty ribbon.
I purchased quite a few lace flower holders while in Italy.
They are made especially for Tussie-Mussies.
Mine have a plastic coating so that they can stand up to a little extra moisture.
You can make your own Tussie-Mussie holders.
Here is how: stack 2 round paper doilies together (2 for extra strength) and fold in half. Repeat folding in half until you have a fan shape. Cut a small hole into bottom of fan. Unfold, place on top of vase and start filling with flowers and herbs.
Give to a friend as a token of affection.
Have a lovely week my dear
Blogging Friends.
And don't forget to solve the flower puzzle of my previous post.
It pays off handsomely if you get it right.
Gina
They are made especially for Tussie-Mussies.
Mine have a plastic coating so that they can stand up to a little extra moisture.
Here is how: stack 2 round paper doilies together (2 for extra strength) and fold in half. Repeat folding in half until you have a fan shape. Cut a small hole into bottom of fan. Unfold, place on top of vase and start filling with flowers and herbs.
Give to a friend as a token of affection.
Have a lovely week my dear
Blogging Friends.
And don't forget to solve the flower puzzle of my previous post.
It pays off handsomely if you get it right.
Gina