Bluebirds in the Backyard

A vintage hotspot, cosy coffee cafe and music stage in Dordrecht

What if you combine vintage and other pretty items with a coffee cafe and music stage for creative souls and musicians? You get exactly that boho dream that owner Claire MacNeilage realized in the centre of Dordrecht: Bluebirds in the Backyard.

Once you step into this almost 500 square meters store, the warm pastel colors and lush green plants will immediately cheer up your mood. The collection of Bluebirds in the Backyard is broad and diverse, from dashing vintage dresses to antique typewriters and from floral posters to handmade treasures, all this for very reasonable prices.

Don’t miss out their coffee from Giraffe coffee roasters or a cup of fresh tea with a piece of homemade cake or a tasty sandwich. I was here on a weekday, so I missed out the live musical surprises they offer every weekend. I guess I have to come back soon, which is by no means a punishment…

Kelly

Kelly is a travel addict that roamed the world for two years before settling down in the corner of the world that stole her heart, Vancouver Island in western Canada. She feels a deep connection with nature and has always felt the magnetic pull of the mountains. When not working as an educator and youth worker, you’ll find her getting her hands dirty in her garden or exploring her new province in her old purple van Dora the Explorer. When traveling, she loves to connect with locals and to wander off the less beaten paths. On her website ‘The Untold Story Project’ she shares her stories and photos through which she hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams. For the Boho Guide, Kelly will share local places for splendid coffee, fair and sustainable food, the best outdoor adventures and small-scale, unique overnights stays to lay your head to rest.