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Tiffany Tillema
May 293 min read
Bed and Breakfasts: Supporting the Local Economy and Navigating Economic Challenges
**Bed and Breakfasts: Navigating Economic Challenges and Supporting Local Economies** In the picturesque landscapes of small towns and...
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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
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
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 1, 20237 min read
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...
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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
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Winnsboro's Little Pop-Up Art Show at Oaklea Mansion
Picture credit Oaklea Mansion Winnsboro, Texas, is a small town with a big love for the arts. There is always something artsy going on...
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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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Tiffany Tillema
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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...
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Oaklea Mansion
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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...
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