We like to think of ourselves as independent. We can go it alone on any front, thank you very much.

Of course, you never know how essential a service is until you have it. It’s not like you ever really considered letting someone clean up after your dog — until someone did.

And now, bed consultant Deborah Sharpe wants to put another chink in that I-walk-alone armor of yours. With an impeccable sense of color and design and a line of high-quality Italian bed linens, blankets, towels, and pillows (think Pratesi for half the price), Sharpe runs the service everyone’s talking about. Want to upgrade your L.L. Bean flannel? Chocolate lab shedding on your white pillows? Need a special size for the cabin beds on your yacht? She’s made house calls for all of the above. Her celeb clients (Jodie Foster, Sly Stallone) vouch for her taste and merch (everything from high-thread-count sheets to the softest PJs, nighties, and perfect white shirts).

If a house call seems a bit much (or your yacht is just fine as is), buy directly from her site.

Go ahead. Accept the help. We’re sure you’re independent in many other ways.

Deborah Sharpe Linens and Consultation Services are available online at deborahsharpelinens.com or by calling 310-276-6082.