Susie Crum intends to offer something old, something new and something green with her new Historic Dublin shop, Clover Boutique.

The business that boasts new, vintage and eco-friendly wares, such as clothing, gifts, house wares and jewelry, opened at 48 S. High St. on May 20.

Crum, a Dublin native who currently lives in Ostrander, said she has had her sights set on Dublin for a while.

"I grew up in Dublin, so I've always had my eye on it," she said. "Then I found the perfect opportunity."

Clover Boutique isn't Crum's first foray into the retail business. A teacher for 20 years, Crum also owned Because Boutique in downtown Delaware for two-and-a-half years.

"I would take the proceeds every month and give it to charities," she said. "If we didn't have enough to make a donation, I would try to work with impoverished groups."

The Delaware store closed about a year ago, she said.

In her new Dublin space, Crum said, she still tries to stock her shelves with items that help the poor or the earth.

A few pieces of jewelry are made by a group of women in Guatemala. Purses forged from plastic bags were made by a group in a hard-hit part of New Delhi, India. Eco-friendly body and cleaning items by Simply Be Well also are carried.

"Anything we can do to help groups or be green," Crum said. "We pride ourselves on being unique. If you can get it here and at Macy's and three other stores, that's not us."

Crum also tries to offer local and American-made items when she can, including children's clothes made by a Delaware mother.

Offerings at Clover Boutique are random. Crum said she goes for whimsical, fun and elegant items she can find for a good price.

New items are acquired at shows, online or even on her travels. A blow-up beach ball that features the earth - a real satellite picture - was found while on vacation in Florida.

"I went to a sample sale at the Columbus Marketplace. It's now in Dublin. They had great stuff," she said. "I try to find stuff at a good price point so you don't have to feel guilty about it."

Vintage items such as jewelry and china come from garage sales, antiques malls and flea markets.

"I travel and shop. That's what I do in my free time," Crum said.

She said she tries to appeal to various styles and ages with scarves, tops, dresses, rings and even a few toys. She also showcases items with a "thought board" posted on the wall, showing outfits complete with accessories.

A top displayed in the High Street-facing window has nearly sold out in less than a week, she said.

Clover Boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Crum said she is looking at Monday hours or extended hours during the summer.