Category Archives: Parties

The S’mores Awaken

Posted on August 23, 2016 by britta

It was the most anticipated movie of 2015, and even though everyone most likely saw it already, 18 of us enjoyed watching Rey, Finn, BB-8, Han & Leia in The Force Awakens as our last summer backyard movie! The S’mores … Continue reading →

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Rey from The Force Awakens

Posted on August 23, 2016 by britta

Since my heart has always belonged to Star Trek, I have never dressed up as anything Star Wars ever before, but since the votes landed with The Force Awakens for our Cinema Brittahytta summer season finale, I figured I could … Continue reading →

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Hogwarts Fun to Prepare for the Cursed Child

Posted on July 31, 2016 by britta

Back in 2011 I thought I was retired from Hogwarts parties because the last movie was being released…then lo & behold, in 2016 not only was a new Wizarding World movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” due in … Continue reading →

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Fireworks & Fun 2016

Posted on July 12, 2016 by britta

We had another year of fantastic Fireworks & Fun for the Fourth of July! The parking shuttle service was used for the first time ever, and 24 of us enjoyed a warm afternoon but a chilly evening with barbecue, snow … Continue reading →

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Cinema Brittahytta Season Premiere – 50 Years of Star Trek

Posted on June 29, 2016 by britta

This weekend 18 of us celebrated 50 Years of Star Trek as the Cinema Brittahytta Season Premiere…as Jen said in her RSVP, “Yay, it’s officially summer!” Since it was so hot, I wore my Classic Trek lieutenant’s uniform I made … Continue reading →

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“Castle Modern” Bedroom Decor

Posted on March 22, 2016 by britta

You might have noticed by now that I love castles, and my dream is to live in one someday, hopefully one I can build myself. Halloween is the perfect excuse to display all my castle decor and even turn the … Continue reading →

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Howden’s Castle Halloween Field Trip

Posted on February 9, 2016 by britta

Halloween 2016 is the return of Castle Brittahytta again, and I never turn down a chance at seeing a castle, especially only an hour from my house! Howden’s Castle originally built in 1927 was relisted this week for $1.3 million, … Continue reading →

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Delicious Dairy Dalahäst

Posted on December 15, 2015 by britta

God Jul! Many of my Christmas traditions are Scandinavian due to my family heritage, especially the food, but they don’t lend themselves to much original edible art…but this year for my Holiday Happy Hour I made Delicious Dairy Dalahäst with … Continue reading →

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Holiday Happy Hour 2015

Posted on December 15, 2015 by britta

I took a break for 2014, so I was eager to have my Holiday Happy Hour again in 2015! This year had a theme…Crystals & Diamonds! Not only do they go well with ice and snow, but December 13th, 2015, … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015 – The Party!

Posted on November 23, 2015 by britta

Whew! My Halloween 2015 party was thankfully another grand success! Since people brought friends I didn’t know I’m not exactly sure, but I think it looks like our total this year was 67 people including 8 kids. Not an all-time … Continue reading →

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