Lawrenceville Cookie Tour

Wrap up your holiday shopping early this year at Lawrenceville‘s Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour this Thursday thru Sunday all throughout Lawrenceville’s business district.  Look for the gingerbread man outside of participating businesses (download a map here).  What follows is your holiday shopping guide to Lawrenceville!  Find unique gifts while you munch at …Fresh Heirlooms (5218 Butler St.) transforms reclaimed materials in home furnishings and decor. Slaughterhouse Gallery and Studios (5136 Butler St.) is a community of artists and artisans featuring Megan Gillis Jewelry.  Jay Design Soaps and Gifts (4603 Butler St.) stocks purely exceptional handmade soaps, bath and body care, jewelry, candles, and unique gifts.  Gallery on 43rd Street (187 43rd Street, 1/2 block off Butler St.) has fine art and craft by Western Pennsylvania artists and creative gifts for all occasions.  Dandelions (4108 Butler St.) has old, new, and handcrafted accessories for you and your home.  Elements (3816 Butler Street) features fashion and furnishings from past and present.  Divertido (3701 Butler St.) stocks a fun collection of gifts, housewares, jewelry and art.  Allison McGeary Floral and Event Design (3625 Butler St.) is a boutique offering fresh-cut floral, entertaining accessories, and fine gifts.  Accezzorize (3613 Butler St.) is a chic accessory boutique offering the latest in shoes, jewelry and handbags.  T’s Upholstery (3611 Butler St.) stocks fine fabric and trim as well as custom upholstery, window treatments, accessories and gifts.  Asian Influences (3513 Butler St.) offers fine art, furniture and antiques with an Asian accent. Purchase gift certificates at:  Enchantments Tanning Spa (4745 Butler St.) has tanning beds, California custom spray tan and massage.  Leslie Park Floral (4607 Butler St.) specializes in events, parties and weddings.  Arsenal Bowling Lanes (212 44th St., 1/2 block off Butler St.) is “where old-school bowling vibe meets night club atmosphere” according to the New York Times.  Pratique Therapeutic Yoga  (4027 Butler St.) features yoga classes and the program “Yoga is My Health Insurance.”  Jeffrey Smith Studio (3801 Butler St., side entrance) is an upscale salon specializing in precision cuts and radiant hair color.  The Grey Box Theatre (3595 Butler St.) is a unique rental space for arts, performances, exhibits, social events and meetings.  After all that shopping you can stop at any of the following restaurants for deals on food and drinks and live music.  Geno’s Restaurant & Big Belly Deli (5147 Butler St.); Perk Me Up Coffee House (4407 Butler St.); Purple Rose Tearoom (4316 Penn Ave.); Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse & World Lounge (4130 Butler St.); Crazy Mocha Coffee Company (4032 Butler St.); Coca Cafe (3811 Butler St.); Piccolo Forno(3801 Butler St.); Dozen Bake Shop (3511 Butler St.).