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
- 3 min
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
- May 8
- 2 min
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
- May 1
- 7 min
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 24
- 3 min
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 4
- 5 min
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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Oaklea Mansion
- Mar 28
- 3 min
The Architecture of Oaklea Mansion
Wood sculptured chandelier at Okalea Mansion Photo by 4T Studios Oaklea Mansion is an amazing remnant of the early 1900s that still...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Mar 21
- 5 min
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
- Mar 15
- 4 min
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jan 30
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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 21, 2022
- 3 min
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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Oaklea Mansion
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
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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