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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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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...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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Traveling Solo? 6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice.
6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice for solo travelers

Tiffany Tillema
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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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...

Tiffany Tillema
May 12, 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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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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The Beautiful Lakes of Winnsboro, Texas
Cypress Trees on Lake Quitman Photo by Tiffany Tillema The area surrounding Winnsboro, Texas, is known as lake country for a good reason....

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 18, 20238 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 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...

Tiffany Tillema
Dec 27, 20223 min read
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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...

Tiffany Tillema
Dec 6, 20227 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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