Segment Information identifiable assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 353,376	$ 434,923
Health & Wellness [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	67,226	93,821
Candles & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	175,459	189,147
Catalog & Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	50,081	50,661
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 60,610	$ 101,294