Pretty Clever Words

Pretty Clever Words is a small business serving Raleigh and Wake County that started with two things: a love of reading and a preference for well-chosen words. Everything it makes comes back to the experience of reading and the language that goes with it.

The items balance function with a point of view, so a tote bag or a tea towel carries a line worth reading twice. Laura, the owner, runs it herself and works directly with customers on their orders, which is part of what people mention when they talk about the shop.

What to know

• Canvas tote bags printed with clever sayings are one of the main products.
• Tea towels are popular as hostess gifts and stocking stuffers.
• Prints featuring book titles are also sold.
• Laura has customized pieces for customers who asked for something specific.
• Customers report quick turnaround on orders placed directly with the owner.