Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net earnings	$ (5,440)	$ 27,522
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,356	3,704
Net unrealized gain (loss) on certain investments
Net unrealized gain (loss) on certain investments	(164)	372
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedging instruments	(51)	(493)
Less: Reclassification adjustments for (gain) loss included in net income	154	(597)
Other comprehensive income	1,295	2,986
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,145)	30,508
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,792)	(11,271)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Blyth, Inc.	$ (5,937)	$ 19,237