Erin Napier Biography
Erin Napier is an American designer, author, entrepreneur, reality TV star and co-host alongside her husband Ben Napier. She is best known for being on the HGTV show, Home Town. The show will be airing its seventh season on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 8 pm ET/PT
Beginning her career in corporate graphic design, Napier has transitioned into a passion for preserving and renovating historic homes. In their television series, the couple showcases Erin’s design expertise and creative house portraits, complemented by Ben’s building skills, woodworking proficiency, and custom renovation abilities. Their collaborative efforts have been featured on the covers of magazines such as People, Country Living, Southern Living, and Cowboys and Indians. Notably, they earned a place on Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders List in 2021.
In addition to their television success, the couple are co-authors of a New York Times best-selling book titled “Make Something Good Today” which came out in 2018 as a memoir. Additionally, she also ventured into children’s literature, authoring her first book, “The Lantern House,” in 2022. Her second book, “The Lantern House,” is a children’s storybook published in 2022. Beyond their professional endeavors are actively involved in operating Laurel Mercantile, a downtown boutique situated in Santa Monica specializing in heirloom wares and durable goods made in the United States. Recently, they expanded their business to include a factory producing cutting boards and countertops, demonstrating a dedication to boosting the local economy in their community.
The home restoration shown in their reality show features products from all three companies, along with Napier’s design expertise and her husband’s woodworking. Indeed, home remodeling demands a substantial amount of creativity, a quality that she brings to the table given her background in design. What sets her apart is not just her creative prowess but also her ability to think on her feet and improvise on designs. This quick thinking and adaptability are invaluable skills in the dynamic and often unpredictable process of home renovation. Her capacity to improvise allows her to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and ultimately contribute to the success of the remodeling projects she undertakes.
In addition to her skills in remodeling houses, is a devoted pet lover, sharing her home with two puppies named Baker and Chevy. Beyond her expertise in home design, she possesses a versatile set of talents that extend to the realms of music. She is not only capable of singing but also proficient in playing the guitar and piano, showcasing a multifaceted and creative side to her personality.
Erin Napier Salary
Napier earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Erin Napier Net Worth
Napier has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a designer.
Erin Napier Age
Napier was born on August 30, 1985, in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. She is 38 years old as of 2023, and she celebrates her birthday on the 30th of August every year.
Erin Napier Height and Weight
Napier stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Erin Napier Family
Napier is the daughter of Karen Rasberry, a real estate agent & Phil Rasberry, a physical therapist. She also has a brother called Clark Rasberry, a doctor of physical therapy.
Erin Napier Husband and Children
Napier is married to Ben Napier who she met in college after she interviewed him for the school newspaper in 2004. They got engaged on September 21, 2007, after having dated for 3 years. Napier and Ben tied the knot on November 22, 2008, at the University of Mississippi’s Paris Yates Chapel. Together they have been blessed with two children; Helen who was born in 2018 and Mae who was born in 2021. She resides in Laurel together with her family.
Erin Napier Health Issues
In October 18, 2018 the Napiers candidly discussed Erin’s decade-long struggle with health problems, which began when she was 19. Initially, the painful episodes lasted 24 hours, accompanied by severe stomach pain and a low-grade fever, only to disappear later. Over time, the pain extended to lasting days or even a week.
Ben shared the challenges they faced, with doctors initially considering serious conditions such as cancer and even suggesting that the issue might be psychological. In 2014, she underwent an emergency exploratory surgery that revealed her organs were fused together, with a perforated appendix that had been bursting and healing repeatedly over the years. Although doctors successfully removed the damaged tissue and her appendix, they informed Erin that the likelihood of having children was low.
The surprise news of her pregnancy brought immense joy, considering the earlier prognosis. Reflecting on motherhood, she expressed that there are no words to fully capture its essence, emphasizing the pure joy that their daughter, Helen, brings to their lives, describing her as the best baby ever.
Erin Napier Home Town
January 24, 2016: the Napier’s show Home Town premiered on HGTV. In HGTV’s “Home Town,” Napier and Ben live and restore homes in the quaint town of Laurel, Mississippi. Napier is deeply committed to the preservation and renovation of historic homes. The series follows the couple as home-buying families benefit from Erin’s design expertise, her creative house portraits, and Ben’s construction skills, woodworking proficiency, and custom renovations often featuring local and reclaimed materials. The success of “Home Town” has led to spinoffs such as “Home Town Takeover” and “Home Town Kickstart.”
The couple, Ben and Napier, commenced dating and later tied the knot in 2008. Opting to make their home in Napier’s hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, they attracted notice for their transformation of a 1925 craftsman cottage into a captivating residence. HGTV took notice of their renovation skills, reaching out to the pair and eventually premiering their show, “Home Town,” in 2016.
Erin And Ben Napier Dream Home In The Mississippi Countryside
Erin Napier had driven past her dream house countless times, but she’d never actually seen it. During that period, Erin was in the final month of her pregnancy with her second daughter, Mae, who is now a year old. Their eldest, Helen, was 3 at the time. The Napier family found their downtown Laurel residence, particularly with family and friends visiting, starting to feel cramped. Napier and Erin had previously discussed the idea of acquiring a weekend retreat in the countryside—a space where the kids could freely play, indulge in gardening activities, and perhaps enjoy occasional fishing, especially since Helen was a fan of the activity.
Having spearheaded numerous renovations for their well-known HGTV shows, “Home Town” and “Home Town Takeover,” the Napiers naturally viewed their residence as a project. While the house required improvements such as a more functional kitchen, a new laundry room, and enhancements to the outdoor spaces, its core structure was solid. Built-in 1930, the home featured substantial heart-pine beams, wide plank floors, tongue-and-groove paneling, and custom millwork, rendering it both charming and robust.
The residence boasts a captivating history. Its original owner, a World War I veteran, developed a profound appreciation for English architecture during his time in England. Notably, he excelled as a chicken farmer, a detail that instantly resonated with Erin. In addition to his farming success, he gained notoriety as a prosperous moonshiner. To accommodate his clandestine activities, he constructed hidden compartments within the house to store alcohol and ingeniously used a concrete ramp to discreetly bring vehicles into the basement.
In a special episode of Home Town Season 6 aired last December, Napier and Erin unveiled the house and shared their renovation journey. The concluding moment featured the completed project, which was revealed to their mothers, who had been kept in the dark throughout the renovation process, adding an element of surprise and emotional significance to the grand reveal.
Erin Napier Social Media Platform
Napier is very active on her Twitter and Instagram pages. She has 69.6k followers on Twitter and 1.1M followers on Instagram.