As the world warms up and the botanicals begin to bloom again, spring is a natural invitation to reconnect with ourselves and the things we want. It’s a time for planting seeds — literally and metaphorically. What we nurture now has the power to grow strong, wild, and beautiful. And one of the most powerful tools for growth? Intention.
When co-founders, sisters Renee and Tiffany Tam, started KIM+ONO, they started with a few simple intentions: First, to bring a little luxury to your everyday. They wanted to weave their own family heritage into every stitch, to tell a story that spans history and creates an artistic depth you can feel. And finally, to make you feel confident and beautiful in your own skin, each time you slip into your long silky robe. When they began this company, they set out with clear intentions that have guided everything we make, and how we make it.
So at KIM+ONO, we know that affirmations are more than just words. When they are deeply considered, and paired with sensory experiences, they become even more powerful. Even just slipping into your best robe, lighting a candle, or brushing your skin with oil can turn a simple intention into a deeply meaningful ritual. And when rituals are repeated, they become everyday actions that create a beautiful life.
So, here are five springtime affirmation rituals, each grounded in a simple truth and paired with the soft luxury of a long silky robe.
Photo by @mariacalderon.art
Affirmation #1: I grow deep roots.
The Ritual: Ground & Nourish
Slip into your white long robe early in the morning before the day really begins. Let the color white represent a blank page and a clean start, acknowledging that every day is another chance to try something new. Brew a cup of earthy herbal tea — something with nettle, dandelion, or chamomile that grounds you to the earth. Sit by a window or outside if weather allows, and place your bare feet flat on the floor or the ground. As you breathe deeply, say: I grow deep roots.
With each sip of tea, visualize your body drawing energy up from the earth. Imagine your breath traveling downward, anchoring you like the roots of a strong oak tree. Feel how your white long robe drapes softly over your skin, reminding you that stability can also feel luxurious.
Close this ritual by journaling three things that ground you right now — habits, people, or places that keep you rooted in who you are.
Photo by Ashley Streff
Affirmation #2: I support myself and others
The Ritual: Touch & Connection
In the late afternoon, when the light is golden and soft, create a moment of gentle self-support. After a warm shower, dry off and step into your long silky robe. Choose your favorite floral pattern on one of our maxi kimono dress styles that sway with intention. Put your hands together and rub them together fast to create heat. Then begin a slow, deliberate self message in the places on your arms and legs that feel tight.. As you do, repeat: I support myself and others.
Let the words echo as your hands do the work. Feel your skin responding to your own loving touch. If you're open to it, follow the ritual by sending a supportive message to a friend or making plans to help someone in a small way. Spring isn’t just about blooming alone. It’s about growing in community. When you finish, wrap your robe tightly and let it hold you like a hug from someone who believes in you.
Photo by Nick Onken
Affirmation #3: I reach higher each day
The Ritual: Movement & Elevation
Start this ritual with a soft stretch. Wear your white long robe or your most confidence-boosting maxi kimono dress, and imagine yourself as a morning goddess greeting the sun. Step outside if you can, or roll out a mat by a window with good light. With slow movements — arms raised overhead, gentle backbends, deep inhales — repeat: I reach higher each day.
Imagine the crown of your head lifting toward the sky. Let your spine lengthen. Feel your arms making space under your scapula. This isn’t about intensity. It’s about elongation, elevation, and expansion. After 5–10 minutes, stand tall and whisper the affirmation one final time. Feel how your kimono robe sways with you as you walk to your next task, carrying that energy of upward movement with you throughout the day.
Photo by @mariacalderon.art
Affirmation #4: I have everything I need
The Ritual: Stillness & Gratitude Inventory
This ritual is best at night as a gentle wind-down. Light a candle and turn off your devices. Put on your favorite long silky robe, something in a calming shade — rosewood, misty jade, or willow. These shades help mirror the softness of the evening and convince the nervous system into rest. Sit quietly for a few minutes and simply observe your breath. Then, speak softly: I have everything I need.
Mentally take inventory of all that you already possess — health, shelter, food, love, the softness of your best robe, your own breath. Maybe even the beauty of your maxi kimono dress hanging nearby, ready for your next spring evening out. You can journal this list if you wish, or simply sit in the glow of enoughness. The power of this ritual is in recognizing abundance already present, rather than reaching for more.
Photo by Ashley Streff
Affirmation #5: I give and receive in abundance
The Ritual: Giving & Receiving Ritual Bath
End your week with a bath ritual. Draw a warm bath and infuse it with Epsom salts, rose petals, or a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Light candles. When the bath is ready, place your white long robe nearby — ready to wrap you in beautiful luxury when you’re done. As you soak, speak aloud or silently: I give and receive in abundance.
Feel the water holding you as a metaphor for life’s flow. Allow yourself to receive. After you step out and dry off, slip into your long silky robe and savor the slowness. To complete the ritual, write down one way you plan to give from a full heart this week and one way you will allow yourself to receive joy, love, or help. Abundance is a circle, not a checklist.
You are allowed to feel good. You are allowed to take your time. Your kimono robe isn’t just loungewear — it’s your reminder to transform whenever you’re ready. This spring, let your intentions bloom.
