Laura and Amanda Ernst

Laura and Amanda Ernst

Twin sisters Laura and Amanda Ernst of Midway Hollow have put their own worldly spin on fashion. The women recently opened an online boutique, Sunshine Tienda, featuring clothing, jewelry and accessories from artisans around the globe.

The shop includes items such as handcrafted jewelry from Kenya, Balinese beach towels, Guatemalan runners and hand-woven bags from Bolivia.

Laura and Amanda graduated from the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in New York City. Laura became a fashion forecaster and stylist while Amanda took time off the travel the world. Their combined experiences led them to Sunshine Tienda.