Segment Information identifiable assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 392,045	$ 434,923
Health & Wellness [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	99,283	93,821
Candles & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	181,804	189,147
Catalog & Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	45,705	50,661
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 65,253	$ 101,294