>> I bought this delicious malabrigo washted yarn in Cereza and Poción because when I saw the colours, I just knew they would go together and be amazing.<<

That yarn comes in such gorgeous colorways!

>> I have found that acquiring yard is really as separate hobby/interest from making something with said yarn. Does anyone else find this to be so? <<

Yes. It is especially true of art yarn. Some people buy it not to use but to display, as a type of sculpture. It's the same as any other collection.