Liz Van Dyke and her co-workers often joke that walking into her Tacoma storefront, Stocklist Goods & Gifts, is like walking into a section of her brain.
To paint a picture: The downtown Tacoma store stands out among its neighbors with a teal-colored façade adorned with painted rainbows and stars. Once inside, customers can browse a wide selection of whimsical items, including tote bags, funky trinkets, and a variety of Pacific Northwest-made goodies, among other offerings.
Van Dyke originally moved to Washington to attend The Evergreen State College and made the move to Tacoma in 2013. In July 2016, she took the plunge and opened Stocklist Goods & Gifts…