Three Wee Scottish Sayings That Make a House Feel Like Home

There is something special about the words we attach to home.

Not just the big words like comfort, love or belonging, but the small, familiar ones too. The kind of words that carry a whole feeling inside them. The kind that make a house feel softer, warmer and more personal.

That is exactly what inspired The Highland Picnic candle collection.

This collection brings together three wee Scottish sayings — Wheesht, Bide a Wee and Dinna Fash — each one with its own mood, its own meaning and its own way of making a home feel just that little bit more welcoming.

Together, they tell a simple story:

Three wee sayings. Three ways to feel at home.

A candle collection with a little Highland soul

At CTRL + PIX + PRT, we love products that do more than simply look lovely in a room. We want them to mean something too. We want them to spark a feeling, start a conversation and bring personality into the spaces we live in.

The Highland Picnic candle collection does exactly that.

With their soft, neutral styling and Scottish-inspired artwork, these candles are designed to feel calm, characterful and quietly beautiful in the home. But what really gives them their charm is the language. Each saying brings its own little piece of warmth.

WHEESHT

If you know, you know.

Wheesht is one of those wonderfully expressive words that instantly sets a tone. It can mean “quiet now,” “settle down,” or simply “enough noise for a minute.” But in the context of home, it becomes something softer.

It feels like the moment you finally sit down after a busy day.
The phone goes quiet.
The door is shut.
The world can wait.

Wheesht is the candle for slow evenings, calm corners and homes that feel like a retreat from the noise outside.

BIDE A WEE

There may be no phrase more inviting than Bide a Wee.

It means “stay a little while,” and that feeling could not be more at home in a welcoming space. It is the candle version of one more cup of tea, a lingering chat at the table or the kind of visit that stretches on because nobody is quite ready to leave.

This one is all about hospitality.

It is about creating a home that says:
You are welcome here.
Stay a little longer.
Make yourself comfortable.

Bide a Wee feels especially lovely for those who love gathering, gifting and making people feel instantly at ease.

DINNA FASH

Some homes do something wonderful the moment you walk into them.

They soften you.

That is the feeling behind Dinna Fash, a Scottish phrase meaning “don’t worry” or “don’t fuss.” It is reassuring, comforting and full of ease. It reminds us that home does not have to be perfect to feel good. It just has to feel safe, lived-in and loved.

This candle is a gentle little nudge toward calm.

Less pressure.
Less rushing.
More breathing room.

Dinna Fash is the candle for cosy homes, soft moments and people who want their spaces to feel reassuring rather than showy.

Which one sounds like home to you?

That is what we love most about this collection.

Each candle has its own personality, but they all belong to the same story. Some people will naturally be drawn to Wheesht, with its sense of peace and quiet. Others will love the open-hearted welcome of Bide a Wee. And for some, Dinna Fash will feel instantly familiar — the reminder they did not know they needed.

That is the beauty of a collection like this. You do not just choose a candle. You choose a feeling.

A thoughtful gift — or a little something for yourself

The Highland Picnic candles also make such lovely gifts.

They are thoughtful for housewarmings, meaningful for Scottish-themed homes and perfect for anyone who loves home fragrance with a bit more personality. Because each design carries a phrase and a mood, they feel more personal than a standard candle gift.

And of course, there is nothing wrong with keeping one for yourself either.

Sometimes the best home gifts are the ones we buy for our own quiet evenings, cosy corners and everyday rituals.

Discover The Highland Picnic collection

If you love home décor with warmth, story and a little Highland character, this collection is well worth a look.

WHEESHT
BIDE A WEE
DINNA FASH

Three wee sayings. Three ways to feel at home.

Browse the full collection in our shop and choose the one that sounds most like home to you.