May marks the beginning of a busy month at Bailey’s, just as I’m sure it does for many of you. This week at Bailey’s we are celebrating nurses and teachers with “Nurses and Teachers Appreciation Week!” From Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 7, all nurses and teachers can visit any Bailey’s Fine Jewelry location to register for a beautiful David Yurman cuff bracelet.

What a weekend it was for all of us at Bailey’s! Even though the stores were busy and thriving, we still got a chance to get out  and do some fun events in the community.

On Saturday in Rocky Mount, we had local author Mary Bryant Fryar come to Bailey’s and share her book “The Promise of Joy.” “The Promise of Joy” is a true love story and there is no better place to share a love story than in a store where people talk about falling in love all of the time! Our patrons loved her message and she had a great time sharing her book.

We packed up the car and headed to Fayetteville last Thursday for the grand opening weekend party, to Unwrap the New Bailey’s for the holidays! Special merchandise was added to the cases and the store was decked out for Christmas. The signature green walls and chandeliers were draped in tinsel and sparkle. We were ready!

The ribbon has been cut and we are proud to bring our collections of fine jewelry and diamonds to Fayetteville! On Sept. 29, The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at our new Bailey’s Fine Jewelry location in Cross Creek Mall. After 63 years in business, Bailey’s is finally in one of the most important and heroic cities, not only in our state, but also in our country! Fayetteville has been missing a jeweler who specializes in fine diamonds and designer jewelry and we’re so excited to fill that void.

On Friday, July 16, we had the privilege of hosting renowned journalist Bethany Bradsher here for her first book signing in the Greenville Bailey’s Fine Jewelry store. This was her first book “Coaching Third” which is a heartfelt story filled with love, triumph and heartache for Keith LeClair, former East Carolina University Baseball Coach who passed away with ALS. The book signing was a great success. Bethany’s spirit and jubilant personality brought in numerous people who were excited to meet the author and share in her story.

Wow! What a powerful fundraising event a few weeks ago at the Raleigh Convention Center. I’m proud that Bailey’s was a sponsor of a great cause like the 25th Heart Ball Gala to benefit the American Heart Association.