Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright. He quickly became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the 1890s, during the Victorian era. He is renowned for his unique writing style incorporating his wit, flamboyant style, and constant social criticism. Wilde was born and educated in Dublin and later became a student at Trinity College Dublin and finally became a student at Oxford University. With a connection to both Britain and Ireland, he is the perfect candidate to derive inspiration from.

 I will be writing this blog post from the perspective of a journalist with a basic knowledge of the works of Oscar Wilde. It is no secret that Oscar Wilde is a world-renowned novelist and Baskets Galore is a well-known gift hamper and basket company. At first glance, one may not see any similarities. However, some unique parallels have presented themselves after further investigation. This blog post will discuss how Baskets Galore can use creative inspiration from the works of Oscar Wilde, primarily focusing on the creativity employed by both entities. The objective behind making this connection is to further understand the creative methods employed by both Baskets Galore and Oscar Wilde. 

Oscar Wilde's works are known for their wit, humour and multitude of unique themes. Some of Wilde’s most popular plots included love, morality and corruption this is displayed in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “The Nightingale and The Rose”. These are two of Wilde’s most famous works, that feature a whirlwind of emotions, enhancing the overall experience for the reader. 

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a short novel that tells the story of a youthful and beautiful man who mistakenly makes Faustian bargain to remain eternally youthful. However, the man is haunted by a portrait that reflects the deterioration of his soul.

"The Nightingale and the Rose," tells the heart-warming story of a nightingale who sacrifices their life to create a beautiful red rose for a young student who in turn wishes to give it to the woman he loves. However, this tale does not have a happy ending as the love is not reciprocated therefore the nightingale dies in vain. 

Baskets Galore prides itself in the variety involved throughout the hamper curation and fulfilment process. Variety is a massive element concerning product selection. In our warehouse, we stock a wide variety of artisan products from jams, biscuits and chocolate alongside the option of selecting savoury options such as cheese, crackers and meats. However, that is just the food variety, Baskets Galore provides a range of gifts for every occasion such as Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries. Baskets Galore aims to provide a detailed range of experiences. Just like a reader uncovers layers of literacy and charm in Wilde’s writing, a recipient will dig through the different layers of a basket to uncover a plethora of artisanal gifts.

Attention to detail

Oscar Wilde is often referred to as a “master of language” known for his unique literacy, quirky phrases and vivacious writing style. Wilde does a superb job of going into vast detail surrounding his insight into human nature, which he includes an aspect of in each novel.

Baskets Galore reflects their attention to detail through the stories they tell through each hamper and gift basket. At Baskets Galore we love marketing our products by telling our story and this story usually begins with the recipient. Tailoring each basket to a specific occasion or recipient allows the gift giver to pay close attention to detail when selecting the perfect gift. This attention to detail is crucial for occasions like “congratulations” and “with sympathy” gift baskets and hampers. These gifts can be very susceptible to interpretation as well as the preferences of the recipient. That attention to detail secures that level of individuality and personable gift.

Oscar Wilde adopted elements of extravagance in his lifestyle. This was done in numerous ways such as his flamboyant sense of style. Wilde was known for dressing in lavish suits, luxurious fur coats while often sporting canes and flowers. Wilde was able to display his creative side through his fascination and experimentation with fashion. Wilde’s primary concern was making a statement about his creativity and character. Furthermore, Oscar Wilde sought extravagance in a multitude of ways such as his vivacious social presence, romantic life and unique philosophies centred around life.

Baskets Galore takes pride in the extravagance they offer their customers through a range of luxuriously, crafted products. Extravagance is not just about quantity it is about quality and this is the quality that Baskets Galore prides itself in delivering with each gift. With no shortage of high-end, luxury items and artisanal products, this guarantees that aesthetic appeal and wow-factor is contained in every gift. Our product range is entirely ethically produced from the tissue-paper to the decadent white wicker basket or bold, sturdy box. This is all brought together with a lavish, satin bow to give that final pop of colour. Baskets Galore believes in striking that intricate balance of exclusive treats and an eye-catching aesthetic appeal.

Wilde’s works have often been labelled as a gift to his readers due to his intellectual charm, unique writing style and flamboyant storytelling. Oscar Wilde has a distinctive way of telling his stories, he can create vivid stories by striking a unique balance of humour and wit while also touching on societal norms and morality. He often touched on the rigid nature of Victorian society. This fixated on the snobbery encapsulated by the upper class, the bizarre social customs and the taboo topics that engulfed individuals intruding on their theories surrounding social norms and desires.

Basket’s Galore is the home of gift-giving. Creating the best gift-giving experience for every customer and recipient. Fixating on thoughtfulness, indulgence and individuality. The personalisation element is incorporated in every aspect of a Basket Galore gift to give the recipient that special feeling whilst displaying the thought and care you put into to granting those heart-warming and considerate feelings. The aesthetic appeal has a huge part to play in the overall gift-giving experience as it is the first thing that the customer comes into contact with. This is why it is so important to make the visual appeal as eye-catching as possible. To do this we need an impressive arrangement and a variety of products that grant that overall look of cohesion.

Identifying a comparison between Oscar Wilde and Basket’s Galore can be a tricky task. However, the comparison predominantly lies in the realm of creativity. Both entities symbolise an abundance of creativity, joy and meaningfulness in their respective fields.