In the Middle Ages (when flowers actually smelled like flowers), small bouquets, also called tussies, were worn on one’s clothing, close to the face. This combination of flowers and herbs was believed to ward off disease such as the plague. Later on, these bouquets were worn to mask the street smells of the ever-expanding cities. According to http://www.grammarist.com, these were also called nosegays – something … Continue reading Tussie Mussie Vases: When Flowers Masked Bad Odors