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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- May 8, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 11, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 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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Tiffany Tillema
- Mar 21, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 27, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
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, 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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