Your Daily HomeScope for August 26, 2023

August 26, 2023



If home is where the heart is, why shouldn’t it follow the same stars that we do? Our relationships with our homes are sacred, and like most, could use a bit of counseling here and there. Tap on your sun sign and start making your house more of a home today!

Aries

You enjoy the feeling of taking something and making it your own, whether it is embellishing a pillow or decorating cookies. Cream cheese frosting spread between two thin ginger cookies makes a simple dessert that looks and tastes grand.

Taurus

Does the boss ever wear jeans on business casual day? If he or she does not, then you cannot. Organize your office attire at one side of your closet so you won't be tempted to hamper your success by wearing inappropriate clothing to work. It is better to be over than under dressed, always.

Gemini

Take a fashion faux pas look at your closet today. Relegate worn, scuffed shoes far from business casual to your work-around-the-house wardrobe. And while you're at it, donate those duds that no longer belong in this decade.

Cancer

Every little bit counts on a fixed income. When you visit your parents today, look for small ways to help. Make sure they understand how best to use their programmable thermostat. It can, if used properly, save one percent on heating (and cooling) bills for every one-degree setback.

Leo

Supreme juggler of tasks that you are, you are liable to get frustrated when things slow you down. Remember that laptops need a matching pair of cards to compute properly when you add more memory.

Virgo

Making room for all your plants as you merge households with your honey may call for some handyman work. Shelves above the dining and living room windows could be an out-of-the-way yet sweetly viable decorating solution. Put trays under each pot so there are no drips from watering.

Libra

A tulle-covered cushion in your sitting room whispers of Provence. You may not know where you got your love of French country decor, but you will decide to add another accent piece today if you 'accidentally' window-shop.

Scorpio

A prepared pizza shell, smoked cheddar cheese, some chopped red onion, barbecue sauce and chicken are all you need for an easy pizza on an afternoon when friends drop in. Keep the ingredients in the freezer for a quick, painless meal.

Sagittarius

Small things are precious to you, and small hands will bring them. Use a bit of tape and attach the paper flowers your child colored in kindergarten to straw and place in a small vase on your kitchen windowsill.

Capricorn

You will naturally notice color today as you decide on the perfect hue to paint your attic room. Decorators usually consider green a cool color but when influenced by yellow, khakis and olive tones the green becomes a warm tone.

Aquarius

The gray days cannot hold back your buds from peeking out and those gray days should not stop you for long either if you have confidence in your talents. Call your mentor or someone you respect for a pep talk.

Pisces

Travel magazines and books will call to you whether you are in a library, a bookstore or shopping online. Give into your desire and take one or three home. And if you don't have a travel fund, start one now. Even if you can only stash away $5 a month, you're making progress.