In this space, I share my passion for writing, creativity, and the art of storytelling. Whether you’re a fellow writer, a creative spirit, or someone seeking inspiration, this is the place to explore ideas, learn, and engage.
Annalisa Wilson
Recent Blog Posts
- Our Christmas Trees Are Not Here to Impress (And They Don’t Match the Couch Either)
Our Christmas trees don’t follow trends. They document lives, sports seasons, childhood phases, family losses, and long-running obsessions. Every ornament is a receipt, proof of where we’ve been and what mattered enough to hang year after year. - Mimi’s Nutcracker
What began as a mother-daughter Nutcracker tradition turned into a decades-long ritual of ballet, birthdays, ornaments, and one ill-fated craft project. From toddler naps in velvet theater chairs to half-painted wooden Nutcrackers, this is a story about love, tradition, and embracing imperfection. - What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)
Some gifts are returned. Some are forgotten. And some linger quietly, waiting for the wrong moment to be discovered. A Christmas story about a gift card, a wallet, and the day my son learned something he can never unsee.
My son Nicholas and I built this website together. Tears were shed.
The Creative Quill 