Can I force OS X to recognize a different folder as a user folder?

I have a SSD and to utilize it the way I want on my MacBook Pro I have some of my user folders on my HDD and some on my SDD. The User folder is located on my HDD with a few of the folders such as Pictures set up as shortcut to the SDD folder. Of course because this is not located in the User folder itself, it is not recognized as being one of the folders that should get a special graphic. I changed the icon itself, but in the finder siderbar it still shows up as a regular folder.
Is there a way in terminal to change the recognition of a specific user folder to another?

There is a way to move your user folder to another volume, but there are potential dangers and problems with doing that. For example, if something were to happen to that external hard drive, it would render your computer unusable unless you have other users whose folders are not on that hard drive.
I don't advise doing this, especially not if the only reason you have for doing so is to get a special icon on the Pictures folder on an external drive! Just store your data on the external drive and don't worry about whether it's in an "official" user folder or not.
However, if you're dead-set on doing this, here's how:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57365307-263/moving-your-home-folder-in-os- x/

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