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Second Homes of the Stars

By LAUREN SHERMAN
Filed Under: Decorating, Star Style

Under the impression that, in daily life, stars are the same as everyone else? When it comes to buying a second (or third) home, it seems that they more or less are. Like lesser-knowns who can afford multiple properties, celebrities buy second homes to get away or to make a little extra money in real estate--or both.

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DIY Placecards

    Here's a way to dress up your dining room and make space on the table for heaping plates of food: Tie ribbon (any width or pattern is fine) around the backs of chairs and hang on folded place cards.

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    Save a tree and make "cards" out of something your family can sink their teeth into. Fall-inspired cookies iced with your guests' names let them know exactly where to sit and what's for dessert.

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    If your handwriting might leave guests guessing about where to sit, make it a photo finish. It's easy: just frame a photo of each guest in a small picture frame (no need for professionally crafted shots, any photo with their eyes open will do).

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    Why let wine corks go to waste when they can serve as card holders? To do: Slice halfway into the stopper and slip in the name tags.

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    Turn a name card into a work of art by placing it in an inexpensive picture frame. Small ones for wallet-sized photos are the perfect size, and you can easily spruce them up by gluing on faux acorns or other festive items.

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