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Tiffany Tillema
Jan 72 min read
Will There Be Snow, Ice, Rain, or Nothing? The Wild Winter Weather of Winnsboro
Ah, winter in Northeast Texas—where the weather forecast changes more often than a teenager’s mood. One day, it’s sunny and 75 degrees; the
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Tiffany Tillema
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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,...
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Tiffany Tillema
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Sep 13, 20233 min read
The Allure of the Bed and Breakfast
Once upon a time, nestled amidst the rolling hills and scented gardens of the countryside, a captivating lodging option emerged: the bed...
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Tiffany Tillema
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Traveling Solo? 6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice.
6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice for solo travelers
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Tiffany Tillema
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
May 30, 20232 min read
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....
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Tiffany Tillema
May 12, 20232 min read
Lovers Getaway at Oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Winnsboro, Texas, is a charming small town that is ideal for a lovers getaway. Its picturesque streets lined with historic buildings and...
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Tiffany Tillema
May 8, 20232 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Apr 24, 20233 min read
The History of Marcus D Carlock's Curly Pine Staircase
View of the staircase from the entryway Photo by Oaklea Mansion In 1903 Marcus DeWitt Carlock made his residency in Winnsboro, Texas,...
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Tiffany Tillema
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Apr 4, 20235 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Winnsboro, What was Happening in 1903?
 Winnsboro to Marshall Railway photo via Wikipedia 120 years ago, In 1903, Oaklea Mansion's construction was completed, but what else...
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Tiffany Tillema
Jan 10, 20234 min read
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
Dec 27, 20223 min read
Winnsboro Restaurants with Keto and Carnivore Options
Steak with salt, pepper, and herbs from Stock footage at storyblocks Are you on the Keto diet? Carnivore, ketovore, or the Lion Diet? We...
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Tiffany Tillema
Dec 26, 20223 min read
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!
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Tiffany Tillema
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Winnsboro's connection to the "Sawmill Bonanza" of the early 20th century
Four Mule Logging Team Winnsboro, Texas, is a town full of history. One of Winnsboro's more interesting historical features is its...
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Tiffany Tillema
Dec 6, 20227 min read
Winnsboro's Hidden Gems
The Bowery (Photo by Tiffany Tillema) You may be thinking, "What can the small town of Winnsboro offer me during a stay at Oaklea...
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