Segment Information - Schedule Of Net Sales And Operating Profit By Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 175,670	$ 233,094
Operating profit (loss)	(2,641)	5,977
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(3,602)	5,671
Identifiable Assets	355,251		366,777
Health & Wellness [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	80,859	90,957
Operating profit (loss)	2,108	3,396
Identifiable Assets	180,205		176,062
Candles & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	57,431	104,308
Operating profit (loss)	(3,731)	4,184
Identifiable Assets	66,773		57,995
Catalog & Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	37,380	37,829
Operating profit (loss)	(1,018)	(1,603)
Identifiable Assets	47,797		50,880
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	(961)	(306)
Identifiable Assets	$ 60,476		$ 81,840