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A Timeless Photo Shoot: Woodie, Oaklea Mansion’s 1931 Model A Station Wagon
Nestled in the heart of Winnsboro, Oaklea Mansion stands as a grand testament to a bygone era, its stately columns and two-story porch...
Tiffany Tillema
Feb 282 min read
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Keeping it Together: The Perks of Staying at Your Wedding Venue with Family and Friends
When it comes to planning a wedding, choosing the right venue is one of the most crucial decisions to make. While traditional wedding...
Tiffany Tillema
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Visit Winnsboro in the Winter
Why visit Winnsboro in the winter? Unlike the picture attached to this post, Winnsboro is quite comfortable for most of the winter,...
Tiffany Tillema
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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5 Reasons to Embrace the Wood County Walls Mural Project
This past week, murals have been popping up all over Wood County. 5 of them right here in Winnsboro. Three of those were painted by...
Tiffany Tillema
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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Kindness in the Face of Destruction, a Small Town Story
On June 15, in the town of Winnsboro, like many surrounding towns nearby, the local Facebook pages were alight with their usual chatter...
Tiffany Tillema
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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Hosting Your Next Corporate Retreat at Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Most people think of hotels and conference centers when it comes to corporate retreats. However, a Bed & Breakfast like Oaklea...
Tiffany Tillema
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Farm-to-Table Breakfast: How, Bed and Breakfasts are Leading the Way in Sustainable Cuisine
The farm-to-table movement is becoming more and more popular as people become more conscious of what they eat and where it comes from....
Tiffany Tillema
May 30, 20232 min read
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Ima Hogg and her Winnsboro Connection
Ima Hogg was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Texas history. So much so she is often referred to as "the First Lady of...
Tiffany Tillema
May 8, 20232 min read
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Unraveling the charm of Bed and Breakfasts: 6 reasons to choose one over a traditional hotel
Eating breakfast photo by Canva Are you tired of staying at the same old hotels or rentals during your vacations? Why not try something...
Tiffany Tillema
May 1, 20237 min read
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8 Things to Know About Bed and Breakfast Etiquette
Eastlake Suite at Oaklea Mansion photo by Oaklea Mansion It might initially seem daunting if you have never visited a Bed & Breakfast. It...
Tiffany Tillema
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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Winnsboro- Past, Present, Future
Main street, Winnsboro. Photographer unknown Oaklea Mansion was built in 1903. That was 120 years ago. The town itself has been here even...
Tiffany Tillema
Apr 4, 20235 min read
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Eight FREE things to do in Winnsboro, Texas
Antique car at Winnsboro's antique car show and parade photo by 4t studios You are visiting Winnsboro. Whether it be your first time or...
Tiffany Tillema
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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In Case You Missed it: Bridal Show Highlights
Photo by 4T Studios You found that person you want to spend the rest of your life with, and now you have a big day to plan. You want this...
Tiffany Tillema
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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The Lasting Impact of Marcus Dewitt Carlock, Sr.
Photo from "History of the carlock family and Pioneer Americans" Texas is rich in History, which is why so many are interested in this...
Tiffany Tillema
Jan 10, 20234 min read
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Wine Tasting in Winnsboro
Wine-tasting stock photo from storyblocks Love Wine? So do we, and Winnsboro is right in the middle of East Texas wine country! Some of...
Tiffany Tillema
Jan 3, 20233 min read
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Winnsboro Restaurants with Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Are you vegan or vegetarian? Having trouble finding options in Small Town Winnsboro? Here is a List of restaurants with vegan options!
Tiffany Tillema
Dec 26, 20223 min read
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East Texas Wine Country; Seven Vineyards to visit During Your Stay (Vineyard Map)
Muscadine grapes (Photo by Tiffany Tillema) Winnsboro is centrally located in the East Texas wine country. This makes Oaklea Mansion a...
Tiffany Tillema
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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When the Walls Talk
If the walls at Oaklea Mansion could talk, oh the stories they would tell. Sometimes what we see as an end to an adventurous journey is...
Oaklea Mansion
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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