Grandma’s Attic, 125 Welch Ave.

Christy Radach, owner

How does business in the summer compare to business in the fall?

“Actually, I’m pretty steady. In fact, June’s been my biggest month.”

“In the summer, a lot of people come in who don’t come in when students are here.”

How do you prepare for the arrival of students in the fall?

“People come in in the summer because they are making stuff, so I tend to order more beads. Students come in to buy tapestry and sarongs, so I buy more of those things in the fall.”

“Students also like to buy incense.”

“Students come in to buy things that either cover up bare walls or cover up smells.”

What is your favorite thing about the arrival of students?

“Students come back all excited, so you feed off that.”

What are some challenges you face with the arrival of students?

“Sometimes you guess wrong what students want.”