At the end of May, Deborah Coy moved her women’s clothing and accessories store, The Attic Boutique, from its location above Seitz’s Tavern to a street-level space on E. Middle St. Coy opened her business last November, and says she’d planned to stay put until she learned about the vacant space that was formerly part of the Village Shoppe. At the time, Village Shoppe’s owners had decided to downsize, rather than sell, their store.

Coy is glad she made the move. “It’s easier for customers to get to, and I love the five big windows. I can constantly change the displays.” She’s featuring jewelry and accessories in one room and clothing in another. “We’re drawing a younger crowd here,” Coy says. “Our jewelry is really popular–and we have it in all price ranges.” Bella Gallery, which shared space with Attic Boutique in the former location, has closed, Coy says.

The Attic Boutique, 105 E. Middle St., Chelsea, 478-5843, Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. noon-3 p.m.