The Sensory Delights Of Perfumer Maya Njie’s Home

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“Like my fragrances, this house is a mix of modern and nostalgic,” said Maya Njie during our first visit to her home in Mudchute on the Isle of Dogs in 2020. The self-taught perfumer has spent more than a decade decorating her 1930s semi-detached house with pieces from different periods and places: a 1960s Utensilo wall organiser, a screenprint by the Russian artist Kazmir Malevich and a globe from a charity shop in Sweden are among the many treasures that fill her trove. Naturally, then, Maya makes a most suitable subject for our film series Seven Wonders.
Filming and Editing: Edmund Cook
Production: Hannah Phillips
Graphic Design: Tom Young
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[@tomreese2285]

What an enchanting woman and artist. Her passion for life jumps off the screen. Very inspiring

[@MyWorldofFragrance]

I love everything about Maya's aesthetic. It's like a reflection of her temperament 🌹

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

I especially love the Q & A format of this interview. Please do more of these!

[@kapompol]

She is so beautiful and classy 😍

[@karenharvey2549]

Best Tour: I love your things, especially the photos, the one you took of the place you stayed in Spain is fabulous and the bits and pieces holder by the door is ingenious. Tank you for showing us round.

[@batubop651]

Love the eclectic yet harmonious curation of meaningful items. She’s created a beautiful welcoming and authentic home, no doubt the aroma is wonderful too! Love her personal style also.

[@DoahnKea_Tuber]

Well said! TY.

[@paulinebrandt6767]

A lovely glimpse into travel, heritage and creativity. Love the ‘last minute’ wall organiser!

[@wombatbrooks2741]

Lovely film. Thank you. Now you got me so curious about the Tom and Jerry thing. Would love to know more.

[@grainnegowen5758]

Oh the serenity ❤

[@startpage717]

Enjoyed her relaxed style and seven wonders. Thanks for sharing...TMH and Maya.

[@doubles1738]

Love all the vintage items! Beautiful home❤

[@fashionforwarddd]

That wall organizer is so cool

[@thehoneyeffect]

and crush... their taste is as beautifully sophisticated as them

[@jesusisapisces]

Who is 'them'?

[@Philameangrey]

A Wonderful Personal Museum. Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Stunning

[@aviscouncil7308]

I also love that beautiful bookcase..👍👍👍😊

[@morgteaches474]

I want that wall organizer! Anyone know the source?

[@hannad5876]

Its from Vitra

[@luc2631]

oh god, i just fell in love thru a screen !

[@theofficialoption]

Her home is such a dream!

[@yoyom1521]

I loved everything about this.

[@TIZNYC]

Beautiful person and home.

[@lsamoa]

Yay! Northern Soul fist patch! I love everything about her home but this is my favourite object hehe

[@carroll11000]

So lovely!

[@LesterPGrant]

I love Maya's home. What a perfect match!

[@shawnlivers2757]

Beautiful.

[@aldovanucci4339]

Captivating

[@natashafigueroa9198]

Gorgeous, both the home and the owner! Any link to the perfume?

[@andreeapopa7317]

she makes it. search her name

[@themodernhouse_films]

Hi Natasha, we're pleased to hear you like it! You can check out Maya's lovely fragrances here: www.mayanjie.com/

[@heleneac]

Love it!

[@katepaterson4052]

I L❤VE…. A cosy and interesting place indeed

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Beautifull❤️💖💮🌼🏵️🌺🌸🍀🌹everything! Love from Paris🤗

[@OrendaDesignStudio]

Beautiful home 😍😍.

[@icecreammaker5007]

Beautiful collection of items.

[@jannalevitt4535]

I want to know where she got that dress!

[@sm3296]

I love her dress, anyone know the designer or brand?

[@kellyjohnson7091]

I want to know too!!!

[@tc1051]

New subscriber 💃❤

[@ModernARQ]

Nice!

[@assianeu197]

What's her sign??

[@christianeduardo1]

Care to see me happy? Just post a video and you will! 😊

[@enooeeelelee_]

Did we watch different versions of Tom and Jerry? I googled it and I don’t remember the character represented in this painting.

[@Imanimani]

Maybe you watched a later version of Tom and Jerry where she was edited out/no longer used. I certainly remember the Mammy character from the 80s T & J cartoons. We never saw her face... Try googling 'Tom & Jerry Mammy'.

[@Mandla89]

❤

[@adoyer04]

if she would be my partner the flat, house would be devided for placing our furniture plus neutral area 😂

[@chibuzorokonkwo8621]

📨📨📨📨❇️❇️❇️❇️

[@andrew4809]

Bet it smells musky