Segment Information - Schedule Of Net Sales And Operating Profit By Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 233,094	$ 270,213
Operating profit (loss)	5,977	19,199
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	5,671	18,803
Identifiable Assets	392,045		434,923
Health & Wellness [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	104,308	136,661
Operating profit (loss)	4,184	18,638
Identifiable Assets	99,283		93,821
Candles & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	90,957	99,757
Operating profit (loss)	3,396	2,140
Identifiable Assets	181,804		189,147
Catalog & Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	37,829	33,795
Operating profit (loss)	(1,603)	(1,579)
Identifiable Assets	45,705		50,661
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	(306)	(396)
Identifiable Assets	$ 65,253		$ 101,294