Segment Information identifiable assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 282,686	$ 366,841
Candles & Home Decor [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	161,988	175,900
Catalog & Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	50,501	50,880
Unallocated Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable Assets	$ 70,197	$ 140,061